Competitiveness is a key priority in the process of stabilizing the Bulgarian and European economies. This was stated by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during a meeting with the European Commissioner for Start-ups, Research and Innovation Ekaterina Zaharieva.
The Prime Minister and the European Commissioner discussed current topics on the European and Bulgarian agenda, such as investments and the competitiveness of the Bulgarian and European economies, the conditions and business environment for start-ups in Bulgaria. One of the European supercomputers located in Bulgaria, as well as the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT), were highlighted as good practices.
Zaharieva highlighted the need for Bulgarian companies, scientists and universities to be even more active and noted that under the “Horizon Europe“ Program, Bulgaria has received 158 million euros. According to her, to accelerate the economic growth and prosperity of Bulgaria and Europe, large-scale investments are needed in innovative solutions in areas such as digital technologies, energy, mobility and others.
"Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone is a key priority of the new regular government, on which we are working hard and in close coordination with our partners from the European Commission," said the Prime Minister. In this regard, from the first day of the cabinet, the team at the Ministry of Finance has been conducting a detailed analysis of the state of public finances, on the basis of which the new state budget will be prepared. Based on these actions, Bulgaria will immediately request an extraordinary convergence report from the EC on the country's readiness to enter the eurozone.