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11/7/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope upgrades Bulgaria's credit ratings to A- and revises the Outlook to Stable
Euro area accession effective 1 January 2026 drives the upgrade. Institutional weaknesses and recurrent episodes of political instability, demographic pressures and vulnerability to shocks as a small, open economy remain key credit constraints.
4/7/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Republic of Malta’s long-term foreign-currency ratings at A+ with Stable Outlook
Robust growth outlook, record of fiscal discipline, and solid external position anchor the ratings. A resource-constrained economy, contingent fiscal risks, institutional and administrative shortcomings are challenges.
27/6/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms the Republic of Slovakia at A and changes the Outlook to Negative
Large fiscal deficits, external vulnerabilities and a modest growth outlook drive the outlook change. EU and euro area membership, a competitive industrial base and a favourable debt profile remain credit strengths.
27/6/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms European Investment Bank's AAA rating with Stable Outlook
High strategic importance, sustained profit retention, very high asset quality, excellent capital markets access, and highly rated shareholders support the rating. High leverage is the key challenge.
27/6/2025 Rating announcement EN
Scope affirms Serbia's BB+ credit ratings and revises the Outlooks to Stable
A rise in political, institutional, and regional geopolitical risk drives the Outlook change. Strong GDP growth and solid FDI inflows, a stronger external position, and modest public debt support the ratings.
