The European Commission has revised its outlook for the Bulgarian economy, projecting a slowdown in growth over the next few years. According to the Commission’s annual autumn economic forecast, Bulgaria ’s GDP is expected to expand by 2.7% in 2026 and further slow to just 2.1% in 2027, down from an estimated 3.0% in 2025. The main driver of this slowdown is weakening domestic demand, with declines anticipated in both consumption and investment. After a strong 3.4% growth in 2024, driven by