National Assembly of Bulgaria

Bulgaria judicial council reforms and prosecutor selection

24 clusters · 40 sources · last updated about 1 hour ago

Latest: Bulgaria: Parliamentary Commission begins hearings for Supreme Judicial Council candidates

In August 2026, the selection process for the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) intensified. For the prosecutor quota, candidates included Ivaylo Iliev, Siyka Mileva, and Marina Nenkova. For the judicial quota, Krasiemira M

Bulgaria 2026 presidential election runoff results

58 clusters · 78 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: Sofia election commissions begin processing runoff ballots

The runoff of the 25 October 2026 presidential election has concluded, with unofficial results and exit polls indicating a victory for incumbent acting President Iliana Yotova. Exit polls and parallel vote counts placed

Bulgarian social assistance and 2027 budget reforms

22 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria proposes 135 million euros for industrial zones in 2027 budget

Bulgaria is implementing social assistance and economic reforms to address rising costs and fiscal pressures. Following the October 1, 2026, launch of the ‘Inflation Check’ program, the government has detailed its 2027 b

Bulgarian parliamentary inquiry into Ognyan Atanasov pardon

5 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Ognyan Atanasov released from pretrial restrictions in Bulgaria

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

Bulgarian minimum wage and salary regulation reform

18 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: KNSB demands 10% annual wage increases for Bulgaria's public sector

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

Bulgarian National Security Service controversies

4 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Martin Varadinov granted bail in journalist altercation case

The Bulgarian National Security Service (NSS/NSO) has faced scrutiny following two separate incidents involving its personnel. In early October, Alexey Pashovski, a high-ranking official responsible for the security of t

Bulgarian vehicle and railway regulation updates

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria implements new vehicle registration rules

Bulgaria has undertaken legislative changes to modernize transport regulations and align with European Union standards. Initially, deputies reviewed amendments to the Railway Transport Act, focusing on transitioning to a

Silvena Rou advisory role in Bulgarian agriculture

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Chef Silvena Rou appointed as food advisor to Bulgarian National Assembly

Chef Silvena Rou, an international specialist in longevity nutrition, has accepted an appointment to serve as a consultant and advisor to the Bulgarian National Assembly’s Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Food. The

Bulgarian defense infrastructure and maritime security

6 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Defense Minister criticizes European Parliament drone resolution

Bulgaria has taken steps to bolster its domestic aerial defense and protect critical infrastructure following security concerns. Initially, Defense Minister Dimitar Stoyanov announced that Bulgaria would decline particip

Bulgarian efforts to regulate gambling and credit sectors

10 clusters · 31 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian advocacy groups and experts debate gambling advertising ban

Bulgarian political parties and the government are advancing legislative measures to regulate the gambling and credit industries. In the gambling sector, the government has proposed significant amendments to the Gamblin

Bulgarian political controversy involving Bozhidar Bozhanov

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Prosecutor General seeks immunity waiver for MP Bozhidar Bozhanov

In October 2026, political tensions rose in Bulgaria involving Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-chairman of Democratic Bulgaria. Bozhanov accused the ruling authorities of attempting to cover up a scandal regarding pardons granted

Bulgarian healthcare salary debates and medical protests

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Medical students and young doctors protest in Sofia for healthcare reforms

Legislative debates in the Bulgarian National Assembly have intensified regarding medical salary increases to prevent brain drain. The ‘We Continue the Change’ party has proposed linking base salaries to the national ave

Bulgarian civil liability insurance regulatory changes

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 15 days ago

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

Bulgarian environmental and utility management reforms

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria plans new management model for water and sewerage sector

Bulgaria is pursuing various legislative and strategic reforms aimed at improving environmental and utility management. Political parties have proposed changes to the Waste Management Act to increase market competition

Bulgarian legislative updates in finance, health and law

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

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

Bulgarian education and welfare reform updates

11 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Ministry of Education launches regional reform meetings

Bulgaria is undergoing significant reforms in its education system following disappointing PISA assessment results. Education Minister Georgi Valchev has announced that the current ‘money follows the student’ funding mod

Bulgarian legislative reforms in migration and security

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

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

Bulgarian parliamentary legislative and economic agenda

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament debates legislative reforms and ministerial accountability

The Bulgarian National Assembly has focused its legislative agenda on judicial reform, economic stability, and social protections. Initially, Deputy Chairman Ivan Angelov emphasized the importance of securing funding thr

Bulgarian homemade alcohol regulation controversy

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria's Ivan Angelov denies fines for homemade rakia

Bulgarian officials have addressed public and political backlash regarding proposed amendments to the Excise Act and Tax Warehouses Act. The controversy centers on regulations that restrict the possession of homemade bra