Bulgaria Faces Critical Defense Shortages, Calls for Urgent Legislative Action

Bulgaria is grappling with significant challenges in its defense sector, as revealed in the 2023 Defense Status Report. The report, accepted by the Bulgarian government, underscores the pressing need for legislative measures to address critical shortages and prepare the nation's reserve forces for potential threats.

According to the report, the shortage within the Bulgarian army has surged from just over 19 to 21 percent within a year....