Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
Vanya Stefanova Appointed Acting Prosecutor General, Replacing Borislav Sarafov
The Prosecutors' College of the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) appointed Vanya Stefanova as acting Prosecutor General after Borislav Sarafov withdrew. The decision was made without debate and can be appealed. Stefanova is the most senior prosecutor in the Supreme Cassation Prosecution Office and until now was the deputy Prosecutor General.
When will the winners be known? The CEC announced important deadlines for the election results!
The Central Election Commission will announce the names of the new deputies in the 52nd National Assembly by April 25. Learn the details of the counting process.
Krum Zarkov on the future of BSP: "We will seek public trust" after election failure
BSP leader Krum Zarkov announced that he will resign if he does not receive confidence from the National Council. He explained plans for party renewal and new street actions.
Delyan Peevski: European Identity and Euro-Atlantic Affiliation - an Inevitable Path for Bulgaria
DPS leader Delyan Peevski commented on the election results, emphasizing the importance of Bulgaria's European identity and Euro-Atlantic orientation. He highlighted the support for the people and their better lives.
Boyko Borisov after the elections: Radev has a one-man rule, GERB remains in opposition
GERB leader Boyko Borisov commented on the election results, noting the possibility of realizing Radev's good intentions. He explained the reasons for the party's losses and stated that he does not intend to resign.
GERB After the Elections: Right-Wing Profile, Anti-Corruption, and a Worthy Opposition
GERB stated its intentions after the elections: maintaining a right-wing profile, rejecting unprincipled coalitions, cooperating with right-wing parties, and taking on the role of a worthy opposition. Focus on budget consolidation and key priorities.
Kostadin Kostadinov: Ideologies suffered a collapse in these elections
The leader of "Vazrazhdane" (Revival), Kostadin Kostadinov, commented on the election results, noting that ideologies have yielded to the desire for stability and long governance. He expressed satisfaction that some of the party's ideas were reflected in the position of the winning formation.
Yotova: There will be a government with the first mandate. The Prosecutor's Office must do its job
President Iliana Yotova made her first comments after the elections. She expressed confidence in the formation of a government with the first mandate and urged the prosecution to investigate reports of vote buying.
NATO and EU leaders congratulated Rumen Radev on his victory
Mark Rutte, Ursula von der Leyen, and Roberta Metsola sent congratulations to Rumen Radev following his election victory, emphasizing Bulgaria's role in European security.
The Acting Minister of Justice: The Judiciary Needs Change
Andrey Yankulov calls for immediate action to reform the judicial system after the elections. According to him, the most important step is to restore the rule of law in the prosecutor's office.
Elections 2026: Preliminary results from the CEC with over 87% of the protocols processed
The CEC published preliminary results from the elections for Members of Parliament. With 87.23% of the protocols processed, the "Progressive Bulgaria" coalition is leading, followed by PP-DB and GERB-SDS.
Election Day Abroad Concludes: Voting in 55 Countries Successfully Completed
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the end of election day abroad. Bulgarian citizens voted in 493 polling stations in 55 countries, and the stations submitted the results to the Central Election Commission. Minister Nadezhda Neynski will make a statement.
Radev's Pro-Russian Coalition Wins Elections in Bulgaria - Forecasts
Forecasts indicate a convincing victory for Rumen Radev's pro-Russian coalition in the early elections in Bulgaria. GERB-SDS and PP-DB are battling for second place, while Vazrazhdane notes a decline.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Voting Abroad Follows the Law, Decision on Extension is Made by the CEC
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that voting abroad is conducted according to the law and supports the right to vote of the electorate. The ministry clarifies that the decision to extend election day is made by the Central Election Commission, and the restrictions on polling stations outside the EU are determined by the National Assembly.
MFA: No problems with voting abroad, polling stations are open
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov assured that there are no reports of problems with voting outside the country and called for active participation in the election process. Specifics for opening polling stations are also mentioned.