Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
Constitutional Affairs Committee Rejects Amendments to Electoral Code
The Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee rejected key amendments to the Electoral Code, including a restriction on CEC members, changes to the majority required for decisions, and the deletion of information about machine voting. The deputies are also discussing the introduction of optical scanning devices.
Rumen Radev Gave a Final Address to the Nation: I Say Goodbye and Thank You for Your Trust
President Rumen Radev delivered a final address to the Bulgarian people, in which he thanked them for their trust, asked for forgiveness, and acknowledged his mistakes. He noted the challenges he faced during his term.
Raya Nazaryan (GERB) on Radev's expected address: No fear, this is democracy
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Raya Nazaryan, commented on President Rumen Radev's upcoming address, stating that she has no concerns about the emergence of a new political entity and that everyone has the right to participate in the democratic process. She answered questions regarding potential joint actions with a new presidential formation.
President Rumen Radev to address the nation tonight
President Rumen Radev will address Bulgarian citizens at 7:00 PM, which will be broadcast live on BNT1 and bntnews.bg.
Caretaker Prime Minister: What are the possible options and what are the opinions?
Examination of the discussions surrounding the selection of a caretaker Prime Minister in Bulgaria. The opinions of Raya Nazaryan, Velislava Delcheva, Ivaylo Mirchev, and Toshko Yordanov on potential candidates and their independence are discussed.
Grozdan Karadjov: I made no compromises, the success is the doubling of funds in my department
Deputy Prime Minister Grozdan Karadjov, in resignation, commented on his work and the government's priorities, highlighting the doubling of funds in his department as a success. He states that he made no compromises in his work.
Four Parties Unite Efforts Against Corruption in Bulgaria
Four parties – "Unity", "We Are Coming", "Green Movement", and "Middle European Class" – have announced the creation of a civil-political union to fight corruption. The union plans to attract civil organizations and activists.
New Voting Machines: What Has Changed and Do They Guarantee the Secrecy of the Vote?
The National Assembly has adopted the abolition of machine voting and the introduction of scanning devices for paper ballots. How do the new machines work, what is the difference from the previous ones, and is the secrecy of the vote guaranteed?
Atanas Atanasov: Andrey Gyurov is the only candidate for Prime Minister who can ensure fair elections
DSB chairman Atanas Atanasov commented on the political situation on BNT. He stated that the only possible candidate for caretaker Prime Minister who can guarantee fair elections is Andrey Gyurov. Atanasov discussed expectations regarding the possible participation of President Rumen Radev in the elections and emphasized the need for decisive measures to combat corruption.
Nikolay Mladenov Heads Peace Council in Gaza: Trump's Plan for the Palestinian Territory
Bulgarian diplomat Nikolay Mladenov is appointed as the supreme representative in Gaza, anticipating a key role in the Peace Council led by Donald Trump. A committee of Palestinian technocrats, selected by Mladenov, begins work in Cairo to restore public services and prepare Gaza for self-governance, according to Trump's plan.
Zafirov: Every Next Government Needs a New Vision, Developed in Partnership
Atanas Zafirov, outgoing Deputy Prime Minister and leader of BSP, shared reflections on the past year of governance and pointed out the need for a new vision for the next governments, developed in partnership. Zafirov also criticized some "comrades on the left" who were part of the mistakes.
Zhecho Stankov: No Euro Cents Spent on Property Purchases Near Kozloduy NPP
The outgoing Minister of Energy, Zhecho Stankov, stated that no funds from Bulgarian companies had been spent on the purchase of private properties on the site of the Kozloduy NPP. He informed about an assigned inspection and an upcoming procedure for the expropriation of properties necessary for the construction of new capacities.
Donchev: Importing Labor is a Temporary Measure, the Future Lies in the Return of Bulgarians
Deputy Prime Minister Tomislav Donchev commented in parliament on the issue of importing labor, pointing out that the future of the labor market is linked to the return of Bulgarians from abroad. He also addressed the topic of refugees and economic migrants, emphasizing the importance of European migration policy.
Zhelyazkov: The Renovation Program Guarantees the Security of the Energy System
Rosen Zhelyazkov and Zhecho Stankov inspected the implementation of the renovation program in Veliko Tarnovo. Minister Stankov highlighted the role of local authorities and the savings from renovation. The Decarbonization Fund was also discussed. Mayor Panov emphasized the program's restoration and its importance for Veliko Tarnovo.
Radev hands the third mandate to APS, they returned it unfulfilled: We're going to elections
President Rumen Radev handed the third exploratory mandate to APS, but they returned it unfulfilled, stating that they want fair elections. This means that Bulgaria is heading towards early parliamentary elections.