Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
The "Education" Syndicate insists that April 20th be a non-school day
The "Education" Syndicate calls on the Ministry of Education and Science to amend its order and declare April 20th a non-school day due to safety and practicality concerns related to the elections and the 150th anniversary of the April Uprising.
Supreme Judicial Council Discusses Request to Dismiss Yordan Stoev: First Such Procedure
The Supreme Judicial Council will consider a request from members of parliament for the disciplinary dismissal of council member Yordan Stoev. The chairman of the SJC, Boyan Magdalinchev, announced an extraordinary meeting next week. Deputy Minister Tanya Radulovska commented that the request was belated.
Ballot Samples for April 19 Elections to be Presented
The Central Election Commission will present samples of paper and electronic ballots for the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19. 24 formations are participating in the elections.
President Yotova and CPC Discussed Measures for Economic Consequences of the Middle East Conflict
President Iliana Yotova and the Commission for Protection of Competition (CPC) discussed measures to overcome the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict, including the impact on fuel prices and essential consumer goods. Urgent measures for agricultural producers and recommendations from the CPC regarding the fuel market were discussed.
Bulgaria Among Leading Destinations for Ukrainian Exports with ECA Support
Bulgaria shares third place in the import of Ukrainian goods in January-February 2026, supported by the Export Credit Agency of Ukraine (ECA). Germany leads. The largest share of exports consists of furniture.
Andrey Gyurov Discussed Early Elections and Events in the Middle East with EU Ambassadors
Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov met with heads of EU missions to discuss the upcoming elections, events in the Middle East, the budget framework, and other current topics. The importance of a fair vote and the stability of Bulgaria were emphasized.
Bulgarian Navy to take command of mine countermeasures group in the Black Sea
The Bulgarian Navy will take command of MCM Black Sea in July. The group is currently under Turkish command. The Bulgarian Navy is participating with a minesweeper and officers. Acquisition of new mine countermeasures vessels is planned.
Foreign Ministry establishes temporary mechanism to combat disinformation ahead of elections
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is establishing a temporary coordination mechanism to counter disinformation and combat hybrid threats in connection with the upcoming early parliamentary elections on April 19. The mechanism will be operational from March 23 and is aimed at maintaining information resilience.
CEC approves guidelines for the April 19 elections: What should polling station commissions know?
The Central Election Commission (CEC) adopted methodological guidelines for the early parliamentary elections on April 19. Important deadlines and tasks for polling station commissions have been announced, including the computer processing of data. The requirements for the processing of machine voting have also been determined. A reminder is given of the deadline for submitting applications for voting abroad.
Elections 2026: 5 Parties Entering Parliament According to Polls
The sociological agencies "Alpha Research" and "Market Links" predict five parties in the 52nd National Assembly, with leading problems such as income and inflation. The polls show over 54% voter turnout.
CEC Sends Letter to Council of Ministers Regarding Seals for Election Documents
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is providing instructions to the Council of Ministers (CoM) for the provision of seals for election documents, which will be used in the elections on April 19th. The delivery of the seals, as election materials, must be ensured by the CoM.
Urgent Warning: Bulgarians to Leave the Middle East Due to Escalating Risk
Deputy Minister Raykov warned of a drastic deterioration in the situation in the Middle East and urged Bulgarians in the region to evacuate immediately.
Ministry of Interior: 105 reports of election violations, 43 pre-trial proceedings initiated
The Ministry of Interior reports an increased number of reports and pre-trial proceedings for election violations. At the same time, actions are being taken to increase the number of polling stations abroad, and work is underway to prepare for the elections.
Increase in applications for voting abroad: Over 42,000 Bulgarians want to vote
Over 42,000 Bulgarian citizens have submitted applications to vote abroad for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The figures show a significant increase compared to previous elections, with the most applications coming from certain countries. The restrictions on polling stations outside the EU are likely a factor.
Voting by Pupils and Students: How and Where?
The Central Election Commission (CEC) reminds pupils, students, and doctoral candidates of their right to vote in the locality where they study, if it is different from their permanent address.