European Commission Identifies Critical Obstacles to Bulgaria’s Growth and Competitiveness

A new report from the European Commission highlights several critical challenges for Bulgaria, including adult digital learning, low nursery enrollment for children under three, and a high proportion of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEETs). These issues are part of the second package of the European Autumn Semester.

The report emphasizes that Bulgaria faces significant obstacles in education and skills development, which impact employment opportunities for certain groups and hinder the country's growth and competitiveness....