Bulgaria is facing significant challenges in energy security, defense readiness and public finances, caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov said, as the country prepares for a transition to a new government.
Gyurov told national radio that Bulgaria has not made payments to Türkiye under its gas agreement with BOTAŞ, although the liabilities remain due.
He warned that the country’s position on energy security is “not good,” highlighting broader concerns over supply stability and financial obligations linked to energy contracts.
Budget pressures and transition
The caretaker government is currently focused on handing over power to the incoming administration following recent elections, while also addressing mounting fiscal pressures.
Gyurov said the challenges facing the state budget are “serious,” with authorities working to advance key measures that will need to be adopted by the next parliament.
He added that the outgoing government aimed to leave behind a functioning framework for governance and policy continuity.
Election assessment
The caretaker prime minister described the April 19 elections as among the most transparent and well-organised in Bulgaria’s recent history.
“We are leaving a good legacy and an example of how the state can function transparently and responsibly,” Gyurov said.
He expressed expectations that the next government would act in line with public demands and ensure effective management of key national priorities.