Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev has warned that Bulgaria ’s public finances are facing a significantly worse-than-expected position, citing a projected deficit of 7.4% if no policy changes are made, along with additional unpaid obligations worth 2.2 billion euros. Speaking at a briefing at the Council of Ministers, Donev said the figures amount to more than 1.5 billion euros in deficit under current policies, while also highlighting what he described as “hidden”