National Assembly Elects Deputy Ombudsman: The Only Candidate Is Maria Filipova

In a tense political atmosphere, filled with expectations for fateful decisions, the National Assembly is faced with an important task - to elect a deputy ombudsman. Today's vote is the first item on the preliminary agenda of the MPs, which underlines the urgent nature and significance of the procedure. The news was reported by Nova TV, which draws public attention to the parliamentary hall, where the debates are taking place.

The election of a deputy ombudsman is a continuation of the constitution of key institutions

This election is not an isolated act. It is a logical continuation of the process of constituting key state institutions, which began in mid-July when the public defender himself was elected. At that time, MPs from several parliamentary groups - GERB, BSP, ITN, and "DPS-New Beginning" - reached a consensus, uniting around the candidacy of Velislava Delcheva.

Now the focus is on the only candidate for the public defender's deputy - Maria Filipova. The upcoming vote, in which she is the only nominee, is causing serious interest, especially in the context of the latest political changes.

The figures of the ombudsman and his deputy have acquired exceptional strategic importance after the constitutional changes of 2023. They have become one of the few possible candidates for interim prime minister in the event of early parliamentary elections. This fact transforms the election of these officials from a routine parliamentary act into a decision with potentially profound consequences for the country's political stability. Any vote for them is no longer just a personnel appointment, but a potential step towards the formation of a future interim government to take over management in a moment of political crisis.