site.btaProposed 2026 Budget Enables Energy Ministry to Implement Its Policies, Says Minister Stankov

The proposed 2026 budget will allow the Energy Ministry and the Government to implement state energy policies, Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov said Wednesday during a meeting of the parliamentary Energy Committee, which discussed the draft state budget at first reading. 

All activities in the field of energy are aligned with Bulgaria’s strategic goals as a member of the European Union, Stankov noted. He said that the budget allocates EUR 36 million to support a policy aimed at sustainable and competitive energy development. Expenditures under the “Administration” programme amount to slightly over EUR 4 million, the Minister added.

The Energy Committee approved the draft budget for 2026 at first reading with nine votes in favour, five against and three abstentions.