The first 100 days of the caretaker cabinet: assessments and challenges
The caretaker government, appointed by President Rumen Radev, has marked its first 100 days in office. This period is traditionally considered a time when the public and political analysts make an initial assessment of the ministers' work and their priorities.
Opinions on what has been achieved so far are mixed. On one hand, supporters of the cabinet point out that the government has managed to ensure stability in a complex economic environment and prepare the country for the upcoming elections. The emphasis is placed on maintaining social payments and working on Bulgaria's energy security.
On the other hand, political opponents and part of civil society express criticism regarding the pace of reforms. According to them, the caretaker cabinet has failed to offer sufficient long-term solutions for dealing with inflation and high energy prices, which continue to weigh on households in the country.
An important part of the debate is also the question of foreign policy. The government continues to follow Bulgaria's Euro-Atlantic path, but at the same time, it seeks a balance in its relations with international partners, which provokes different reactions among the political forces in parliament.
It remains to be seen how these first 100 days will affect the political situation in the country in the long term. The coming weeks are expected to be key in determining the state's agenda before the holding of a regular vote, which is to elect a new regular government.