Bulgaria to hold early parliamentary elections on October 27, 2024
- President Rumen Radev has appointed a caretaker government led by Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev.
- The new cabinet includes three ministers, with significant experience in their respective fields.
- The caretaker government is tasked with addressing electoral integrity and ensuring state functionality during a challenging period.
On October 27, 2024, Bulgaria will hold early parliamentary elections, marking the sixth such event since the regular elections in April 2021. The decision was made by President Rumen Radev, who also appointed a caretaker government led by Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev. This caretaker cabinet includes three new ministers, reflecting a shift in leadership aimed at addressing pressing national issues. The newly appointed ministers include Ivan Kondov as the caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs, Atanas Ilkov as the Minister of Internal Affairs, and Krasimira Stoyanova as the Minister of Transport and Communications. Each of these individuals brings a wealth of experience to their roles, with Kondov previously serving as Deputy Minister and Ilkov having a long tenure in the Ministry of Internal Affairs. President Radev emphasized the caretaker government's primary responsibilities, which include combating electoral fraud and ensuring the state functions effectively during a challenging period. The government is also tasked with nominating a Bulgarian candidate for the European Commissioner by the end of the week, highlighting the importance of European integration in their agenda. This political transition comes on the heels of the last early elections held on June 9, 2024, indicating a period of instability and frequent electoral changes in Bulgaria's political landscape. The upcoming elections will be crucial for shaping the future direction of the country and addressing the concerns of its citizens.