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2/8/2024 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Bulgaria at BBB+ and maintains Positive Outlook
Prospect of euro area entry drives the maintenance of the Positive Outlook, with robust economic growth and public finances further supporting the rating. Governance challenges, vulnerability to shocks and adverse demographics are constraints.
21/7/2023 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Bulgaria’s ratings at BBB+, revises the Outlook to Positive from Stable
Expected progress on euro area accession, supported by new government, and sustained macro-economic stability drive the Outlook revision. Vulnerability to shocks, governance challenges and adverse demographics are constraints.
18/6/2021 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Bulgaria’s BBB+ ratings with a Stable Outlook
The inclusion of the Bulgarian lev in ERM II, joining the Banking Union, low public debt alongside strengthened external and banking sectors are strengths. Vulnerability to shocks, governance challenges and electoral uncertainty are ratings constraints.