Bulgaria’s draft budget for 2026 proposes a 5% increase in teacher salaries, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026. The proposal was presented today during a meeting of the Sectoral Council for Tripartite Cooperation. Details of the budget were discussed amongst representatives from relevant sectors. This increase aims to address concerns regarding teacher compensation and potentially mitigate staffing shortages within the education system. The budget draft is subject to further review and approval processes before becoming law. Further details regarding the overall budgetary allocations were not immediately available. The proposal signals a continued commitment to investing in the education sector, albeit at a moderate rate of growth.