Highlights

Ministers discuss the proposal to establish a European Competitiveness Fund The Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, took part in the regular meeting of the Competitiveness Council of the European Union, in its Internal Market and Industry configuration, held in Brussels. During the session, ministers examined the proposal for the creation of a European […]

Improving the competitiveness of Bulgarian companies is among our main priorities “Our primary responsibility is to help Bulgarian businesses adapt more quickly to the conditions of the Eurozone. The single European currency will make it easier for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to access European markets, will make trade faster and cheaper, and will make […]

We are working on long-term policies that will guarantee the competitiveness of Bulgarian industry, announced the Minister The Bulgarian economy continues to demonstrate stability and sustainable growth. According to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI) and Eurostat, gross domestic product grew by 3.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter and expanded […]

Boosting trade between Bulgaria and China, as well as expanding Bulgarian exports to the Chinese market, were the main topics of discussion during the 18th Session of the Bulgaria–China Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation, held in Sofia. The meeting was co-chaired by the Minister of Economy and Industry, Peter Dilov, and the Vice Minister of […]

We are working to protect citizens’ interests, with the aim of preserving purchasing power Small and medium-sized enterprises are the backbone of the Bulgarian economy, and they will be among the main beneficiaries of the introduction of the euro. This was stated by Peter Dilov, Minister of Economy and Industry, in Blagoevgrad during an Information […]

Promoting exports to alternative markets both within and beyond Europe by leveraging the EU’s concluded or forthcoming trade agreements with third countries, strengthening the role of the Trade and Economic Relations Offices (TERO) in identifying new opportunities, and preparing financial instruments via the Bulgarian Export Insurance Agency (BAEZ) to support exporters are among the measures […]

“Our goal is to take concrete measures to support Bulgarian businesses so they can cope with the effects of the new trade conditions and preserve their positions on international markets.” This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov during a parliamentary hearing, in response to a question regarding the measures the Bulgarian […]

We will protect the interests of Bulgarian citizens to ensure that no consumer is disadvantaged and that households’ purchasing power is preserved Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone will strengthen our economy, provide security for businesses and citizens, and facilitate trade and investment. This was stated by Minister of Economy and Industry Peter Dilov in […]

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, visited the largest state-owned military enterprise in Bulgaria – “Vazov Machine-Building Works” (VMZ) EAD, which operates under the Ministry of Economy and Industry Ursula von der Leyen paid a one-day visit to Bulgaria as part of her tour of the countries along the eastern border […]

The guidelines for the application of the obligation to display the prices of goods and services in both currencies, and for the cash payment of purchases in euro and lev in connection with the introduction of the euro in the Republic of Bulgaria, have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Act on […]