Domestic policy
News on Bulgaria’s internal political processes — government, parties, legislation, institutions, and public debates.
New CEC composition takes office: Here are the names of the members
Vice President Iliana Iotova has signed the decree for the new composition of the Central Election Commission. See who leads the institution and who the new members are.
New government appointments: Levent Memish becomes Deputy Minister of Economy
The government has announced new personnel changes. Levent Memish has been appointed Deputy Minister of Economy, following a series of appointments in the ministries of environment, justice, and education.
Atanas Pekanov: Bulgaria expects over 90% of RRF funds after key reforms
Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov commented on the absorption of funds under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the need for fiscal consolidation, and the country's position on European sanctions.
Borisov praised Radev for the sanctions against Russia and his behavior in the EU
The GERB leader commented on Radev's role in the EU, the sanctions against Russia, and the political reactions in our country, including Milanov's positions.
Delyan Dobrev leaves parliament: Making way for young talent in GERB
Longtime GERB member Delyan Dobrev has announced his surprise decision to leave the National Assembly in order to support the development of young faces within the party.
Ivan Demerdzhiev: Peevski's report is a medal for the Interior Ministry's work
Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev responded to Delyan Peevski's report to the prosecutor's office, describing it as an attestation of the Interior Ministry's work and a capitulation of the "parallel power".
Rositsa Kirova heads the National Assembly delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union
The National Assembly has elected the composition of its delegation to the Inter-Parliamentary Union. Rositsa Kirova is the new head, and Dimitar Petrov is her deputy.
The deadline for corrections to property declarations has expired, inspections and publication in the register begin
By June 15, the one-month period for corrections in the annual property and interest declarations submitted to the National Audit Office ended, and by August 15, they will be published in the public register.
Iliyana Yotova interviewed candidates for the new CEC: What are their priorities?
President Iliyana Yotova interviewed 15 nominees for the Central Election Commission. The candidates focused on digitalization, the integrity of the vote, and trust in institutions.
Rumen Radev on Georgi Kandev's resignation: Personal motives, not professional ones
President Rumen Radev commented on the resignation of the Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Georgi Kandev. Learn the details of their meeting, the motives behind his departure, and the plans for electing a new composition of the Supreme Judicial Council.
Kostadin Kostadinov: Bulgaria's Foreign Ministers are appointed by foreign ambassadors
The leader of the "Vazrazhdane" party, Kostadin Kostadinov, leveled sharp criticism at the government, accusing it of serving foreign interests and betraying national sovereignty.
Public hearing: Iliana Iotova presents candidates for the new composition of the CEC
Vice President Iliana Iotova is organizing a hearing for candidates for members of the Central Election Commission. See the distribution of quotas and the individuals nominated by the parliamentary forces.
Partial mayoral elections in 13 locations: Where will voting take place on June 14?
The Central Election Commission has announced partial local elections in 13 locations in Bulgaria. Find out which regions are involved and learn key details about the vote.
Dispute at the Presidency: Parties clash over the calculation of the CEC composition
Political tension at the president's office regarding the selection of a new CEC composition. Bozhidar Bozhanov from PP-DB challenged the mathematical methodology and threatened to go to the Constitutional Court.
Iliana Iotova: The CEC is a key pillar of democracy in Bulgaria
Vice President Iliana Iotova has begun consultations with the parliamentary groups in the 52nd National Assembly regarding the election of a new composition of the Central Election Commission.