Central

The central government is responsible for:

• The overall legislation (in accordance with the principles and rules of Economic, social and territorial cohesion policy and international obligations).
• Cross-border co-operation.
• Trans-national cooperation programme in the South East European Space.
• Minimizing isolation by improving access and transport links.
• Support for relations between urban and rural areas.
• Management of Swiss contributions.

Management of the European Structural funds including:

• The European Regional Development
• The European Social Fund
• European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development
• European Maritime and Fisheries Fund
• European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument.

Regional

District authorities are responsible for:

• Developing strategies and co-ordinating projects under the various EU funds at the local level.
• Carrying out national policies in their area of responsibility.
• Promotion of cohesion and development of access and communication networks.

Local ​

 Municipal authorities are responsible for:

• Setting up priorities
• Exercising a consultative role via the NAMBR (national association of municipalities in BG), representation at the CoR, Brussels and the Congress (Council of Europe).

Responsible ministries/bodies

Deputy Prime Minister, Council of Ministers

Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works, Programming of Regional Development Directorate

Ministry of Finance, Certifying Authority

Ministry of Economy

Sources

​Bulgaria EU Funds

Economic and Social Council of Bulgaria

Zakon za ustrojstvo na teritoriata (BG)[Law on spatial planning], last amended 13.03.2020