European Employment Strategy and the Bulgarian Labour Market (Mid-term and Long-term Horizons)

The labour market status and policy in Bulgaria are analysed in the light of the main objectives of the European Employment Strategy (EES). However, the achievements of the key strategic objectives for full employment, labour quality and productivity, social inclusion and social cohesion remain a problem for Bulgaria in a mid-term, as well as in a long-term aspect because of unfavourable economic, demographic and social factors. Proposals are made for a more active impact on the labour market by enriching policy mechanisms and instruments, as well as for improving organisational and institutional relationships.