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Bulgaria's government plans to set poverty line for 2021 at BGN 369

published on 8/16/20 11:39 AM

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Bulgaria's government has plans to set the poverty line next year at BGN 369 compared to BGN 363 this year. according to a new governmental decree.

Another government project envisages that the Minister of Social Affairs should be able to propose the size of the poverty line according to the possibilities of the state budget. The changes are due to the deteriorating economic situation caused by the spread of Covid-19 in the country.

The new poverty line will correspond to the reduced economic growth and the macroeconomic forecast, the government document reads. The document also says that "financial support for people with disabilities will maintain its purchasing power."

Also, assistance is being planned for 670 thousand people with permanent disabilities over 18 years of age.

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