# Bulgarian parliamentary oversight of government ministers > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-parliamentary-oversight-of-government-ministers > Updated: 2026-09-11T04:19:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Bulgarian ministers have been subject to ongoing parliamentary control sessions involving various sectors of government. In late August, sessions focused on foreign policy, specifically regarding the European Union’s 21st sanctions package against Russia. Lawmakers questioned the Ministry of Foreign Affairs over a request to remove Russian billionaire Iskandar Mahmudov from the sanctions list, citing potential risks to the supply of critical spare parts for the Sofia metro. Other inquiries during this period addressed education, healthcare, and regional development. By mid-September, a subsequent session was scheduled involving six ministers from the Defense, Agriculture, Regional Development, Energy, Transport, and Culture sectors. The Minister of Regional Development, Ivan Shishkov, was slated to face the highest volume of inquiries, while several high-ranking officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Health, were noted as unable to attend due to other duties. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Six Bulgarian ministers to appear for parliamentary control Six Bulgarian ministers, including those for Defense, Regional Development, and Culture, will appear before Parliament on September 11 for a session of parliamentary control. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/six-bulgarian-ministers-to-appear-for-parliamentary-control ### 2026-08-28: Bulgarian ministers face parliamentary questions on EU sanctions and education Bulgarian ministers will face parliamentary questioning on EU sanctions against Russia, specifically regarding the removal of billionaire Iskandar Mahmudov from the list to protect Sofia metro maintenance. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-ministers-face-parliamentary-questions-on-eu-sanctions-and-education --- Cite as: Bulgarian parliamentary oversight of government ministers. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgarian-parliamentary-oversight-of-government-ministers