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Country Report Bulgaria October 2007

Bulgaria at a glance: 2008-09

Summary

Political structure

Economic structure: Annual indicators

Economic structure: Quarterly indicators

Outlook for 2008-09: Domestic politics

Outlook for 2008-09: International relations

Outlook for 2008-09: Policy trends

Outlook for 2008-09: Fiscal policy

Outlook for 2008-09: Monetary policy

Outlook for 2008-09: International assumptions

Outlook for 2008-09: Economic growth

Outlook for 2008-09: Inflation

Outlook for 2008-09: Exchange rates

Outlook for 2008-09: External sector

Outlook for 2008-09: Forecast summary

The political scene: Stability of ruling coalition improves

The political scene: The NMSP silences internal discontent

The political scene: The BSP reasserts itself and shakes up the cabinet

The political scene: Right-wing parties resolve leadership uncertainty

The political scene: Mr Borisov is in position to renew mayoral mandate

The political scene: Mr Bush's visit consolidates ties

The political scene: The return of Bulgarian nurses from Libya helps BSP's ratings

The political scene: Commission calls for greater judicial reform

Economic policy: Tax revenue is up by 19.1% year on year in first seven months

Economic policy: Revenue is ahead of 2007 projection

Economic policy: Wages are up, but social contributions are down

Economic policy: Support for the flat-tax system broadens

Economic policy: Government urged to explain inflation surge

Economic policy: The central bank raises the minimum reserve requirement

Economic policy: The privatisation agenda gathers momentum

Economic policy: Energy liberalisation takes a step forward

The domestic economy: Real GDP grows by 6.4% year on year in first six months

The domestic economy: Industry and services lead expansion

The domestic economy: Consumption and fixed investment drive GDP growth

The domestic economy: Strong foreign spending weakens the trade position

The domestic economy: The unemployment rate falls

The domestic economy: Wage pressures are rising, especially in the private sector

The domestic economy: Inflation surges to 12% year on year in August

The domestic economy: Adverse climatic conditions push up food prices

The domestic economy: Money and credit continue to grow strongly

The domestic economy: Lending increases rapidly

The domestic economy: Industrial output growth is buoyant in the second quarter

The domestic economy: Manufacturing growth decelerates, but is still robust

Foreign trade and payments: Trade performance remains poor

Foreign trade and payments: Fuel-related imports surge by 20% year on year

Foreign trade and payments: Consumer goods exports rise by more than 10% year on year

Foreign trade and payments: Exports to new EU members grow fastest

Foreign trade and payments: Import trends reflect energy trade with Russia

Foreign trade and payments: Tourism receipts support the current account

Foreign trade and payments: External deficit expands by 70% year on year

Foreign trade and payments: FDI grows rapidly and helps to finance the external deficit

Foreign trade and payments: Private-sector credits offset public-sector repayments

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