AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMigration Overhaul: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europe faces a migration “invasion” as the EU rolls out tougher rules, with EU figures showing only a fraction of people ordered to leave actually departing. EU Economy Watch: Eurostat reports EU industrial production edged up 0.1% in April, while Bulgaria saw a sharp monthly drop (-4.6%). Bulgaria Growth Snapshot: Bulgaria’s GDP rose 0.4% in Q1 2026, helped by manufacturing, trade, utilities, transport and public administration, while construction and real estate weighed on results. Remote Work Gap: Eurostat data shows Bulgaria’s remote-work rate is just 1.4%, among the lowest in Europe. Defense Spending Plan: Bulgaria approved a phased plan to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, including cyber, civil resilience and defense industry investment. Sofia Pride Backlash: Sofia Pride went ahead with police presence, amid a counter-rally backed by religious and conservative groups and support from ruling party figures. Sports & Culture: Sofia hosted the BAUHAUS Down Syndrome World Championships opening, with President Iliana Iotova and Mayor Vassil Terziev welcoming 400+ athletes from 27 countries.
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