Politics
News on Bulgaria’s domestic and foreign policy, political parties, institutions, elections, and legislative initiatives.
Parliament continues debates on amendments to the Judiciary Act
The National Assembly resumes the second reading of amendments to the Judiciary Act. A vote is expected on the number of deputy prosecutors general and the procedures for electing members of the Supreme Judicial Council.
Rumen Radev: Bulgaria is ready to support the long-term reconstruction of Ukraine
President Rumen Radev highlighted the strategic areas for the reconstruction of Ukraine during a conference in Gdansk, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability for Europe.
Security in the Black Sea: Bulgaria and NATO strengthen the eastern flank
Minister of Defense Dimitar Stoyanov and Admiral George Wikoff discussed the modernization of the army, Bulgaria's role in NATO, and security in the Black Sea.
Ivan Demerdzhiev shuts down an Interior Ministry unit: Over 30 people in management positions are not working
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has announced cuts to a unit within the ministry. The administration and the work of commissions for the optimization of the Interior Ministry are being audited.
"Vazrazhdane" insists: Bulgaria's gold reserve must be returned to the country
Members of parliament from "Vazrazhdane" have called for the immediate return of the Bulgarian National Bank's gold reserve from abroad. The argument cited is security and sovereignty in the context of the eurozone.
Parliament discusses key changes to the Judicial System Act
The National Assembly is voting on amendments to the Judicial System Act in the second reading. New criteria for the election of members of the Supreme Judicial Council and procedures for the dismissal of the Prosecutor General are being introduced.
The New CEC Leadership: Trust, Independence, and Professionalism as Priorities
CEC Chairman Georgi Horozov has outlined the main goals of the commission's new composition. See what the priorities are for transparent and more accessible elections.
Delyan Dobrev leaves parliament: Making way for the youth in GERB
Parliament has officially terminated the mandate of GERB-SDS MP Delyan Dobrev following his resignation. Dobrev stated that it is time to make way for the new generation.
Parliamentary scandal: GERB, DPS and PP blocked a hearing regarding millions in the Interior Ministry
MPs from the "Vazrazhdane" party demanded a hearing for the Interior Minister over an audit report showing negligence and hundreds of millions of levs blocked in the Road Safety Fund.
Ivan Shishkov: The state cannot demolish illegal construction on the "Hemus" motorway
Regional Minister Ivan Shishkov reveals the strategy for the "Hemus" motorway, the problems with illegal construction, and the indexation of construction contracts. See the highlights of the interview.
Rumen Radev: Bulgaria has reached the limit of its military aid to Ukraine
Caretaker Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced that the country can no longer provide armaments from its reserves without risking national security. See the details of the position.
After 36 years in politics: Yordan Tsonev retires from public life
Long-time MP Yordan Tsonev is leaving politics of his own volition, after 13 terms in the National Assembly and key positions in the DPS.
Radev shakes Brussels with threat of veto on sanctions against Patriarch Kirill
Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova questioned part of the new EU sanctions against Russia, sparking fears of a "new Orban" in Sofia.
Bulgaria Nears Visa Waiver for the USA: What Is the Progress?
Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova discussed with a US delegation the finalization of procedures for Bulgaria's inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program.
Mihaela Dotsova to North Macedonia: Attacks on Bulgarian diplomats are unacceptable
National Assembly Chair Mihaela Dotsova called for fair punishment following anti-Bulgarian incidents in Skopje and emphasized that the European consensus on North Macedonia is not open for negotiation.