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Bulgaria participates in informal meeting of EU economic and financial affairs ministers

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On February 23-24, 2024, the informal meeting of the Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) takes place in Ghent, Belgium. At the meeting, ministers discuss the future of the European Investment Bank, as well as the development of capital markets in the EU from the perspective of retail investor participation in financial markets and financial literacy. At the first session, the Bulgarian delegation will inform that the country is implementing its first National Strategy for Financial Literacy and is working to strengthen coordination between the public and private sectors in the implementation of various educational initiatives.

In the framework of the second working session, the ministers will discuss the future of competitiveness in the EU. Bulgaria will present the various measures and initiatives implemented to improve access to the labor market, combat high inflation and ease the work of businesses.



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