GERB

Bulgaria judicial council reforms and nominations

12 clusters · 24 sources · last updated about 7 hours ago

Latest: Rumen Radev stresses importance of judicial council election

By September 9, 2026, the nomination process for the Supreme Judicial Council (VSS) judicial quota included 20 candidates for six seats, including high-ranking officials and supreme court judges. The political party ‘Yes

Yotova leads Bulgarian presidential race amid shifting ties

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev face political shifts in Bulgaria

The Bulgarian presidential race is intensifying as candidates and coalitions solidify their strategies ahead of the October 25, 2026, election. Incumbent President Iliyana Yotova, supported by the Bulgarian Socialist Par

Bulgarian 2026 presidential race updates

18 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: GERB declines to nominate candidates

The 2026 Bulgarian presidential contest has intensified as candidates formalize their runs and party endorsements solidify. Incumbent President Iliana Jotova, who officially announced her candidacy, maintains a strong po

Bulgaria budget and fiscal crisis 2026–27

297 clusters · 200 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Greece and Bulgaria implement major labor and wage reforms

In early May 2026, the interim government secured €400 million from the EU Recovery and Resilience Plan while the cash-based deficit widened to €1.75 billion. A new coalition promised fiscal tightening, but by July, the

Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny

21 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria presidential elections: CEC sets campaign rules and registration deadlines

The Radev administration continues to face scrutiny over energy sovereignty and political patronage. Following reports that Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company Limited acquired a 33% stake in the ‘Han Tervel’ Black Sea of

Bulgaria political approval and opposition critiques

7 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Todor Tagarev criticizes President Radev over European interests

By late August 2026, opposition parties intensified their critiques of the Rumen Radev administration following its first 100 days. GERB argued that Radev is no longer an alternative to power but is “the power itself,” h

Bulgarian regional development and relocation initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria begins municipal investment program payments

Bulgaria is implementing various state initiatives aimed at regional development and demographic management. The ‘I Choose Bulgaria’ initiative is scheduled to enter its second phase on October 1, offering financial in

GERB party leadership restructuring in Bulgaria

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Boyko Borisov manages GERB leadership restructuring

Boyko Borisov, leader of the GERB party, has initiated internal restructuring and leadership changes following significant electoral losses. In the Yambol region, Borisov replaced Dimitar Ivanov with Nikolay Kostadinov a

Bulgarian political party election coordination

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Social Democrats to negotiate with nine presidential candidates

Bulgarian political parties are coordinating their positions regarding upcoming judicial appointments and presidential elections. In late August 2026, GERB representative Toma Bikov indicated that while the party will n

Bulgarian mayoral dismissals and eavesdropping probe

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Gorna Oryahovitsa Mayor Nikolay Rashkov retains post following court ruling

In July 2026, Bulgaria’s anti-corruption institutions acted against two municipal leaders. The Audit Chamber fined Stamboliyski mayor Petar Nedelov for authorizing payments to his sons’ firms, ordering repayment and a fi

Burgas selected to host Eurovision 2027

124 clusters · 467 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Sofia loses Eurovision 2027 hosting bid amid waste management concerns

Following Dara’s 2026 victory, Bulgarian National Television (BNT) and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) have officially selected Burgas to host the 71st Eurovision Song Contest in May 2027. The main events will be h