site.btaBilateral Chambers of Commerce in Bulgaria Outline Expectations for Bulgaria’s New Government

The Community of Bilateral Chambers of Commerce in Bulgaria has issued a joint position on Monday in which representatives outline their expectations for the governance of Progressive Bulgaria and their readiness for policy dialogue. The position is addressed to the Chair of the National Assembly, the members of the 52nd National Assembly and the Prime Minister of Bulgaria. 

"The community of bilateral chambers of commerce appeals to all of you to express our readiness for dialogue on policies concerning the development of the business environment, the economic climate, social engagement and sustainable development, in which competitiveness and innovation in Bulgaria are leading goals," the document says. 

In it, representatives of the business community outline three main pillars that they consider central to the future legislative and executive policies. 

First and foremost, they put "the principles of democracy and the rule of law," followed by "human rights and freedoms" and "economic development and social justice."

The chambers underscore their expectations of stability and predictability, clear rules, transparent procedures, preservation of tax stability and framework, as well as efficiency in the implementation of each project with public funds.

According to the statement, the absolute majority achieved by the party in the 52nd National Assembly, in addition to opening up opportunities, is also burdened with responsibilities that go beyond the implementation of a pre-election programme. 

The joint position was signed by representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria, Belgium-Bulgaria-Luxembourg Business Club; British-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce; Bulgarian-Spanish Chamber of Commerce; Bulgarian-Romanian Chamber of Commerce; Bulgarian-Swiss Chamber of Commerce; Bulgarian-Czech Chamber of Commerce; German-Bulgarian Chamber of Industry and Commerce; Greek Business Council in Bulgaria; Italian Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria; Confindustria Bulgaria and the Netherlands Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria.