Domestic policy
News on Bulgaria’s internal political processes — government, parties, legislation, institutions, and public debates.
Iliyana Yotova to discuss economic consequences of the Middle East conflict with NAP and CPC
President Iliyana Yotova will meet with the leaderships of NAP and CPC to discuss measures to overcome the economic consequences of the Middle East conflict and monitoring related to the introduction of the euro.
CEC Awaits MFA Opinion on Overseas Polling Stations and Takes Measures for Fair Elections
The Central Election Commission (CEC) is awaiting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)'s opinion on polling stations abroad and is taking measures for fair elections, including training and a mobile phone application for members of the election commissions.
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.
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.
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.
Boyko Borisov Re-elected as GERB Chairman Unanimously
The National Assembly of GERB re-elected Boyko Borisov as chairman with 983 votes in favor. Tomislav Donchev and Daniel Mitov were also re-elected as deputies.
Over 37,000 Bulgarians Want to Vote Abroad in the April 19 Elections
More than 37,000 Bulgarian citizens from 66 countries have applied to vote outside the country in the upcoming parliamentary elections on April 19. Data from the Central Election Commission shows an increase in those wishing to vote compared to previous elections.