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European Commission’s economic recommendations to Bulgaria

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The European Commission has recommended that by 2020 Bulgaria improve tax collection and the management of state-owned companies.

The country should ensure stability of the banking sector, reinforce supervision and the adequate evaluation of assets including bank guarantees.

The recommendations include effective supervision and combatting money laundering, the reinforcement of the non-bank financial sector and more stability in motor insurance.

Brussels urges Sofia to invest in research and innovations, in the development of transportation, energy infrastructure and efficiency, with a view to the regional inequalities, and to improve the business environment and social policy 




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