Bulgarian president appoints caretaker government and sets snap election date for April 19
Caretaker government led by Andrey Gyurov will prepare for Bulgaria's eighth parliamentary election in five years to ensure fair voting and restore public trust, president said.
- President Iliana Yotova appointed a caretaker government headed by Andrey Gyurov to oversee snap parliamentary elections on April 19.
- The new interim government's main tasks are to ensure fair elections and restore public trust after political instability.
- Gyurov affirmed Bulgaria's pro-Western orientation and commitment to supporting efforts to achieve peace in Ukraine.
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Bulgaria’s Election Commission Launches Preparations for April 2026 Snap Vote - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has launched the practical phase of preparations for Bulgaria’s early parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 19, 2026 under Presidential Decree No. 58. The process is moving forward in line with the timelines and responsibilities set out in the Electoral Code. ...
Bulgaria To Hold Snap Parliamentary Elections
Bulgaria will hold snap parliamentary elections, President Iliana Iotova has said. The announcement on Wednesday, February 18th paves the way for the country’s eighth vote in five years. The decision follows massive protests in late 2025 that toppled the GERB government. The demonstrations—which erupted over Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria’s (GERB) 2026 draft budget—accused the administration of masking widespread corruption. The …
Bulgaria will hold early parliamentary elections on 19 April, President Iliana Iotova said Wednesday.
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