Concept for the development of AI until 2030: requirements, deadlines and compliance actions
Концепция за развитието на изкуствения интелект в България до 2030 г.
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In brief
Concept for the development of AI until 2030 is a non-binding national strategy of Bulgaria, issued by the Council of Ministers of Bulgaria. It was adopted on 16 December 2020. Government programme; no obligations on private organisations. Every record here links to its official source and states its verification status.
- Jurisdiction
- Bulgaria
- Instrument type
- National strategy
- Status
- Adopted
- Legal force
- Non-binding (guidance, strategy or standard)
- Issuing body
- Council of Ministers of Bulgaria
- Adopted
- 16 December 2020
- Official source
- Concept for the development of AI in Bulgaria until 2030
- Verification
- Verified against the official source 26 Sep 2026
What is Concept for the development of AI until 2030?
Adopted in December 2020, the concept sets a framework for AI in Bulgaria to 2030 in line with the EU coordinated plan: research and infrastructure, skills, data, adoption in business and public administration, and trustworthy, ethical AI.
Who does it apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
- Sectors
- Cross-sector / all sectors
- AI use cases
- AI in public services
When do the requirements apply?
Dates are taken from the linked official source; a reviewer should confirm in-force and application dates before relying on them.
Official sources
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Concept for the development of AI in Bulgaria until 2030
Council of Ministers · 16 Dec 2020 · Tier 1 source
Cite this record
AIPolicyTracker (2026). “Concept for the development of AI until 2030” [AIPT-POL-0034, record version 1, verified 26 September 2026 by Bhaskar Bhatt]. https://aipolicytracker.org/id/AIPT-POL-0034 (accessed 27 October 2026). Data licensed CC BY 4.0.
Permanent id AIPT-POL-0034: it never changes or gets reused, and its address keeps working if this page moves.
Cite the official text alongside it: Concept for the development of AI in Bulgaria until 2030, Council of Ministers, https://egov.government.bg/.
BibTeX
@misc{aipolicytracker2026_conceptforthedevelopment,
author = {{AIPolicyTracker}},
title = {{Concept for the development of AI until 2030}},
year = {2026},
howpublished = {\url{https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bulgaria-ai-concept-2030}},
url = {https://aipolicytracker.org/policies/bulgaria-ai-concept-2030},
urldate = {2026-10-27},
note = {Data licensed CC BY 4.0. Accessed 27 October 2026}
}
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Record history
No change to this record's tracked fields has been recorded since 15 October 2026, when field-level history began.
Record version 1: Added in the September 2026 global coverage expansion from the official source listed; reviewer to confirm dates, status and scope against the source text. Every earlier wording is in the GitHub repository.
Frequently asked questions
Is Concept for the development of AI until 2030 in force?
Not yet. Concept for the development of AI until 2030 has been adopted (16 December 2020).
Is Concept for the development of AI until 2030 legally binding?
No. Concept for the development of AI until 2030 is a national strategy; it sets expectations rather than legal requirements, unless another instrument gives it force.
Who does Concept for the development of AI until 2030 apply to?
Government programme; no obligations on private organisations.
Where is the official text of Concept for the development of AI until 2030?
The official text is published by Council of Ministers at https://egov.government.bg/ (Concept for the development of AI in Bulgaria until 2030). This record links to it and is checked against it.
Disclaimer: informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult a qualified lawyer before acting.