Progressive Bulgaria

Bulgarian legislative efforts against SLAPP lawsuits

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament advances consumer protection and anti-SLAPP laws

The Bulgarian Parliament is advancing legislative measures to combat Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP), often referred to as “shamar” cases. Initially, the Parliamentary Legal Commission approved

Yotova leads Bulgarian presidential race amid shifting ties

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 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 4 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 4 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 6 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

Veliko Tarnovo election commission preparations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Veliko Tarnovo District Election Commission meets with Regional Governor

In late August 2026, political parties and coalitions in Veliko Tarnovo reached a consensus regarding the leadership of the District Election Commission (RIK) for the upcoming presidential and vice-presidential elections

Bulgarian government budget and reform planning

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Anton Kutev outlines three priorities for 2027 budget

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev has pledged to adopt the 2027 budget on schedule to ensure national financial stability, signaling a return to a normal political cycle. Radev also highlighted the need for education

Bulgarian higher education legislative reforms

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament caps university tuition fee increases

The Bulgarian Parliament has been processing amendments to the Higher Education Act to reform student tuition fees and scholarship eligibility. During the first reading, the proposed changes included reducing the minimu

Bulgaria NHIF leadership election process

5 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament votes on National Health Insurance Fund leadership

The Bulgarian Parliament is scheduled to vote on the leadership of the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), which manages a multi-billion lev budget. This vote follows the early termination of mandates for former manag

Bulgarian consumer price monitoring and inspections

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bulgaria's Commission for Consumer Protection intensifies price inspections

Bulgaria has initiated measures to combat excessive markups and unjustified price increases across various sectors. Initially, legislative focus centered on the food industry, where officials identified markups as high a

Bulgarian parliamentary legislative activity

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian Parliament extends euro redenomination deadline and reforms waste laws

The Bulgarian Parliament resumed plenary sessions following a summer recess, initiating a period of significant legislative activity. Initial priorities included preparing the 2027 budget, managing the upcoming president

Bulgarian domestic and foreign policy stances

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Anton Kutev outlines Bulgarian government priorities

Anton Kutev, a deputy from Progressive Bulgaria, has addressed various aspects of the Bulgarian government’s geopolitical and domestic agenda. Regarding foreign policy, Kutev defended the decision not to join the ‘Coali

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

Eastern Europe security shifts: EU-Ukraine pact and Bulgaria

29 clusters · 332 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Rumen Radev shifts Bulgarian foreign policy toward transactional approach

The Kyiv summit on 15 July 2026 launched an EU-Ukraine defence-industrial partnership, pledging joint production of combat drones, anti-drone systems and, from 2028, short-range ballistic missiles, financed by the EU’s €

Bulgarian public officials asset declarations

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Bulgarian politicians' asset declarations reveal significant wealth

The Bulgarian National Audit Office released annual and introductory asset and interest declarations for over 16,000 public officials, including members of the caretaker government and parliament members elected in April