(Click on the infographic for a larger size) Data source: NSI Commentary After accelerating growth in the first two months of the year, in March there was a slowdown in both production and sales in the industrial sector. Interestingly, according to NSI data, this time there is a greater burden of …
More »2019.05
TEAM in the media about Europe, taxes and the decriminalization of marijuana
In April, our authors once again took over the media space with opinions on current topics: the "Mobility" package, pension and health insurance, taxes, legalization of marijuana and the upcoming elections. The Chairman of the Bulgarian Libertarian Society, Stoyan Panchev, participated in the show "More of the Day" on BNT about Macron's "Mobility" package and ...
More »Isn't it time to put an end to European Funds?
As the European Parliament elections approach this month, all the candidates are tripping over each other to explain why we should vote for them, without of course promising anything concrete. And without even directly addressing the serious topics that should be a priority in the pre-election debates. …
More »Healthcare based on the formula "no dissatisfied people"
The principle of "no dissatisfied" is particularly respected in the pre-election environment in Bulgaria. This year's elections are double, and so are the expectations. The promise of the ruling party that no hospitals will be closed during their term speaks well enough about the attitude they have towards reforms in the healthcare system. In order to ...
More »Wall of shame for Bulgarian MEPs
As the next European Parliament elections approach this month, it is good to remember what happened during the previous mandate of our current representatives at European level. Over the past few years, a number of crazy bills have passed through the EP, which unfortunately were adopted, very often with a wide …
More »
EKIP– Expert Club for Economics and Politics A Different Opinion