As Figure no. 1 points out, the maximum values are registered by Hungary 36.12% quarter 1 of 2009, distantly followed by Bulgaria 11.10% quarter 1 of 2007. Surprisingly, the minimum values for the government balance are registered by the very same countries: Hungary -18.18% quarter 1 of 2005 and Bulgaria -18.14% quarter 4 of 2007.