Progressive income taxation allows a country's resources to be shared more successfully with society. The 10% flat tax has played its role in shedding light on incomes, but it's time to replace it, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, told BTA.
Speaking about the expectations for Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, she said that despite the upcoming elections, when there is unity between the main political forces, the goal can be achieved and this chance should not be missed.
"Bulgaria, like the rest of the world, has made the fight against inflation a priority and has achieved quite a lot. Inflation continues to fall and we expect to see it by the end of the year in the range of around 3 percent. "Sofia has a way to meet the requirements for entering the Eurozone," Georgieva added.
While ballots were being counted in Bulgaria and Europe after the parliamentary elections, on June 10 the Ministry of Finance sold government debt for nearly EUR 200 million. It was announced that bonds worth 100 million EUR would be..
In the first quarter of 2024, the gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 1.8% compared to the same period in 2023 . The first forecasts were for a growth of 1.7%, according to data of the National Statistical Institute. The GDP..
The perception of the level of corruption in Bulgaria remains very high, Geoff Gottlieb, Senior IMF Regional Representative for Central, Eastern and Southeastern Europe said. From an institutional point of view, the reduction in the level of..
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