24 March 2020 – EUR 2.3 billion mobilized to support Bulgarian businesses

Type of Intervention: Financial and Economic
Sectors Involved: Health, Military, Private Sector and Businesses, Police and Interior Affairs
Intervention Categories: Finance policy and financial aid; Stimulus packages and financial support; Financial aid to health services
Level of Jurisdiction: National
Lead People/Agency: Bulgarian Government, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov

Overview: The government of Bulgaria is earmarking EUR 250 million for the increased expenses of the Ministries of Health, Defence and the Interior. Another 2.3 billion will be mobilized by the government in support of businesses, payment of taxes will be postponed until 30 June.
Full details here: https://bnr.bg/en/post/101246158/government-with-measures-to-support-businesses-in-the-conditions-of-crisis

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat