Simeon Djankov: Next 3-4 Months Will Be Hard for Bulgaria
"Three or four difficult months are in store for the Bulgarian economy.
"This is the missing ministry. If tomorrow it were left buried under snow and did not operate, no-one would know".
Former Bulgarian Finance Minister Simeon Djankov throwing criticism at the country's Economy Ministry for not working properly, unlike other institutions he praises in an interview with private NOVA TV broadcaster.
In his words, Bulgaria's economy has not undergone any development over the past year, apart from growth stimulated by EU funding.
Djankov drew much anger from different part of Bulgarian society with the austerity policies he implemented between 2009 and 2013 (he resigned just days before the entire government stepped down in February of 2013).
"I’ve always had a very good relationship with Vladimir Putin of Russia, but something has happened to him.
Regarding Bulgaria's eurozone accession: "We do not meet the criteria for the Eurozone, the protest will continue.
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Speaking during the final session of the Sofia Economic Forum, Bulgarian President Rumen Radev noted
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