Podcast in English
Text size
Bulgarian National Radio © 2025 All Rights Reserved

Bulgaria is in favour of greater fiscal freedom in terms of defence spending

Atanas Zapryanov
Photo: Ministry of Defence

This country will strive to use the mechanisms of the European Union to have greater fiscal freedom in terms of defence spending while adhering to a conservative financial policy in view of the expected accession to the eurozone. This was what Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov said at the meeting of heads of state and government in Vilnius, the ministry's press center reported, quoted by BTA.

The Bulgarian minister pointed out that at the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague, the Alliance should reaffirm its role as the main guarantor of collective security in the Euro-Atlantic area. As for defence spending, he pointed out the importance not only of allocating more funds, but also of using these resources more effectively, taking into account the priorities in the field of security and defence.

Editor: Diana Tsankova

Publication in English: Alexander Markov

Photo: Ministry of Defence



Последвайте ни и в Google News Showcase, за да научите най-важното от деня!
Listen to the daily news from Bulgaria presented in "Bulgaria Today" podcast, available in Spotify.

More from category

Bulgarian Parliament temporarily bans export of petroleum products

The National Assembly has temporarily banned the export and intra-EU delivery of petroleum products, mainly diesel and aviation fuel. The decision was approved with 135 votes in favour, 4 against, and 42 abstentions, following a proposal submitted by..

published on 10/31/25 6:12 PM

Eurostat: Bulgarians are among Europe's least frequent train users

Passenger rail transport in the EU grew by 5.8% in 2024, according to data published today by Eurostat. Last year, trains carried a total of 443 billion passenger-kilometres, the highest level recorded since the start of Eurostat’s observations in 2004...

published on 10/31/25 6:07 PM

Series of violations found after flood in Elenite resort

An inspection has uncovered numerous violations following the recent flood in the Elenite resort complex. No records of environmental approval for the construction in Elenite were found in the archives of the Ministry of Environment and Water, Minister..

published on 10/31/25 3:50 PM