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Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff preparations

52 clusters · 76 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria Ministry of Interior to issue new voting certificates for November 1 runoff

The first round of the 25 October 2026 presidential election has resulted in a runoff scheduled for 1 November, as no candidate secured an absolute majority. Acting President Iliana Yotova led the first round with 34.8 p

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EU driving licence reform and road safety updates

38 clusters · 86 sources · last updated

Latest: Germany implements mandatory driver's license exchange deadlines

The EU’s overhaul of its driving‑licence system and road safety framework continues to evolve. Under the General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR II), as of July 2026, all new vehicles sold in the EU must include an interface fo

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Bulgarian minimum wage and salary regulation reform

17 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria National Council for Tripartite Cooperation discusses tax reforms and minimum wage

Bulgaria has approved amendments to the Labor Code, introducing a new mechanism for determining the minimum wage based on purchasing power, wage levels, growth rates, and labor productivity. The long-term goal is for the

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Bulgarian parliamentary inquiry into Ognyan Atanasov pardon

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Latest: Bulgarian Parliament fails to convene hearing on drug trafficker pardon

An extraordinary session of the Bulgarian National Assembly failed to convene on October 13, 2026, due to a lack of quorum. The session was requested by the ‘We Continue the Change’ party, supported by GERB and ‘Democrat

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Bulgarian civil liability insurance regulatory changes

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgaria approves short-term insurance options for motorcyclists

Bulgaria is implementing regulatory changes to its mandatory civil liability insurance market. In late 2026, officials announced the upcoming introduction of a ‘bonus-malus’ system scheduled for February 2027, designed t

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Bulgarian fuel price and taxation policies

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Latest: Lachezar Borisov: VAT reduction could lower fuel prices

Bulgaria has maintained some of the lowest fuel prices in the European Union through national tax policies and minimum excise duties. While gasoline and diesel prices remain low compared to neighbors like Greece, the mar

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Bulgaria air defense modernization

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Latest: Bulgaria approves 1.1 billion euro purchase of German IRIS-T air defense systems

Following drone attacks on commercial vessels in the Black Sea within its Exclusive Economic Zone, Bulgaria initiated a major modernization of its air defense capabilities. Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced plans to p

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Bulgarian legislative updates in finance, health and law

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Latest: Bulgarian Parliament approves police defibrillators and short-term insurance laws

The Bulgarian National Assembly has progressed several legislative amendments concerning the financial, healthcare, and insurance sectors. In the financial sector, amendments to the Law on Public Offering of Securities

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Bulgarian agricultural financial aid initiatives

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Latest: Bulgaria to begin agricultural payments on October 20

The Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture has announced several large-scale financial aid packages to support the domestic agricultural sector following farmer protests and market instability. Initially, Minister Plamen Abro

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Bulgarian legislative reforms in migration and security

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament amends private security laws

The Bulgarian Parliament has engaged in several legislative efforts to reform various regulatory frameworks. In mid-September, the National Assembly prepared to debate amendments to the Law on Foreigners. These proposals

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Bulgarian social support system reform

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated

Latest: Zornitsa Rusinova calls for new social support model in Bulgaria

Bulgaria has initiated discussions regarding a potential Social Support Code to reform its current fragmented system of social legislation. The Ministry of Labour and Social Policy and the Economic and Social Council (ES

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Bulgaria passes law to protect against SLAPP lawsuits

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Latest: Bulgaria passes law to protect journalists from SLAPP lawsuits

The Bulgarian Parliament has passed legislation designed to protect journalists, activists, and other public-interest actors from Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP). These legal actions are often uti