As Bulgaria empties, government struggles to dole out pension pot

EurActiv published a feature on the impact of emmigration in Bulgaria's demographics, as well as subsequent effects on the country's welfare state.

The exodus of young Bulgarians since Communism fell in 1989 means Bulgaria's pension system swallowed 37.5% of the central government's budget, up from 12.8% in 2003. That could rise to 70% in 10 years, according to Bulgarian Labour Minister Ivailo Kalfin.

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EUObserver, 24.04.15: Migration threatens demographic balance, says Bulgarian PM https://euobserver.com/beyond-brussels/128450

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