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Executive branch Bulgaria, in 35 editions.
The entry for Bulgaria published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 33 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 33
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- president,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers,
- four deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
president, chairman of the Council of Ministers, four deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
- president,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier),
- three deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
president, chairman of the Council of Ministers, four Ministers (premier), three deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier),
- two deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Zhelyu ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990)
- Head of Government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Premier) Filip DIMITROV (since 8 November 1991);
- Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Deputy Prime Minister) Stoyan GANEV (since 8 November 1991);
- Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 8 November 1991)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 13 October 1991;
- results - BSP 33%, UDF 34%, MRF 7.5%;
- seats - (240 total) BSP 106, UDF 110, Movement for Rights and Freedoms 24
- President:
- last held 12 January 1992;
- second round held 19 January 1992;
- results - Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier), two deputy
chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Zhelyu ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990)
Head of Government:
Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Premier) Filip DIMITROV (since 8
November 1991); Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Deputy Prime
Minister) Stoyan GANEV (since 8 November 1991); Deputy Chairman of the
Council of Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 8 November 1991)
National Assembly:
last held 13 October 1991; results - BSP 33%, UDF 34%, MRF 7.5%; seats -
(240 total) BSP 106, UDF 110, Movement for Rights and Freedoms 24
President:
last held 12 January 1992; second round held 19 January 1992; results -
Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
Published as “Elections”
- President:
- last held January 1992; results - Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
- National Assembly:
- last held 13 October 1991;
- results - UDF 34%, BSP 33%, MRF 7.5%;
- seats - (240 total) UDF 110, BSP 106, Movement for Rights and Freedoms 24
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister),
- three deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers,
- Council of Ministers
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990); Vice President Blaga Nikolova DIMITROVA (since NA)
- Head of Government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Lyuben Borisov BEROV (since 30 December 1992);
- Deputy Chairmen of the Council of Ministers (Deputy Prime Ministers) Valentin KARABASHEV, Neycho NEEV, and Evgeniy MATINCHEV (since 30 December 1992)
President:
last held January 1992; results - Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
National Assembly:
last held 13 October 1991; results - UDF 34%, BSP 33%, MRF 7.5%; seats -
(240 total) UDF 110, BSP 106, Movement for Rights and Freedoms 24
president, chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier), two deputy (prime minister), three
deputy chairmen of the Council of Ministers, Council of Ministers
Chief of State:
President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990) 1990); Vice President Blaga
Nikolova DIMITROVA (since NA)
Head of Government:
Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Premier) Filip DIMITROV (since 8(Prime Minister)
November 1991); Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Deputy PrimeStoyan GANEV Lyuben Borisov BEROV
(since 8 November 1991); 30 December 1992); Deputy Chairman Chairmen of theNikolay VASILEV (since 8 November 1991)National Assembly: (Deputy Prime Ministers) Valentin KARABASHEV, Neycho NEEV, and
last held 13 October 1991; results - BSP 33%, UDF 34%, MRF 7.5%; seats -
(240 total) BSP 106, UDF 110, Movement for RightsFreedoms 24 Evgeniy
President:
last held 12 January 1992; second round held 19 January 1992; results -Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote MATINCHEV (since 30 December 1992)
The entry for Bulgaria did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990);
- Vice President (vacant);
- election last held January 1992;
- results - Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Zhan VIDENOV (since 25 January 1995);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Doncho KONAKCHIEV, Kiril TSOCHEV, Rumen GECHEV, Svetoslav SHIVAROV (since 25 January 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers; elected by the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990);
Vice President (vacant); election last held January 1992; results -
Zhelyu ZHELEV was elected by popular vote
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime
Minister) Zhan VIDENOV (since 25 January 1995); Deputy Prime Ministers
Doncho KONAKCHIEV, Kiril TSOCHEV, Rumen GECHEV, Svetoslav SHIVAROV
(since 25 January 1995)
cabinet: Council of Ministers; elected by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990, when he was elected by the National Assembly);
- president and vice president elected for five-year terms by popular vote;
- election last held NA January 1992 (next to be held NA 1997);
- results - Zhelyu ZHELEV elected by popular vote;
- Vice President (vacant)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Zhan VIDENOV (since 25 January 1995) appointed by the president;
- Deputy Prime Ministers Doncho KONAKCHIEV (since 25 January 1995), Atanas PAPAKIZOV (since NA), Rumen GECHEV (since 25 January 1995), Svetoslav SHIVAROV (since 25 January 1995)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
chief of state: President Zhelyu Mitev ZHELEV (since 1 August 1990); 1990,Vice President (vacant); when he was elected by the National Assembly); president and vice
president elected for five-year terms by popular vote; election last
held NA January 1992; 1992 (next to be held NA 1997); results -
ZHELEV was elected by popular vote vote; Vice President (vacant)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime
Minister) Zhan VIDENOV (since 25 January 1995); 1995) appointed by the
president; Deputy Prime MinistersKONAKCHIEV, Kiril TSOCHEV, KONAKCHIEV (since 25
January 1995), Atanas PAPAKIZOV (since NA), Rumen GECHEV, GECHEV (since 25
January 1995), Svetoslav SHIVAROV
cabinet: Council of Ministers; Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- chief of state:
- President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997 Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since 21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 October and 3 November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) appointed by the president
- election results:
- Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote - Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice
President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime
Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers
Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997 Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since
21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 October and 3
November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); chairman of the Council of
Ministers (prime minister) appointed by the president
election results: Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote -
Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
- chief of state:
- President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997 Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since 21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 October and 3 November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president
- election results:
- Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote-Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice
President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime
Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers
Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997 Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since
21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 October and 3
November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001); chairman of the Council of
Ministers (prime minister) appointed nominated by the president
election results: Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote -Petar vote-Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
- chief of state:
- President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997), Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since 21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 October and 3 November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
- election results:
- Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote--Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice
Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime
Minister) Ivan Kostov (since 19 May 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers
Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997 1997), Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV (since
(since 21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEV (since 21 May 1997)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 October
and 3
Council ofpresident president;
deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
election results: Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent ofvote-Petar vote--Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
- chief of state:
- President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan KOSTOV (since 19 May 1997); Deputy Prime Minister Petur ZHOTEV (since 21 December 1999)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 October and 3 November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
- election results:
- Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of vote - Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997);
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (PrimeKostov KOSTOV (since 19 May 1997); Deputy Prime Ministers Minister Petur ZHOTEV (since 21
Aleksandur BOZHKOV (since 12 February 1997), Evgeniy BAKURDZHIEV
(since 21 May 1997), Veselin METODIEVMay 1997) December 1999)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket
election results: Petar STOYANOV elected president; percent of
vote--Petar
- chief of state:
- President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997);
- Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997) head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan KOSTOV (since 19 May 1997);
- Deputy Prime Minister Petur ZHOTEV (since 21 December 1999) cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 27 October and 3 November 1996 (next to be held NA 2001);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister election results: Petar STOYANOV elected president;
- percent of vote - Petar STOYANOV 59.73%
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV (since 22 January 1997); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV (since 22 January 1997)
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 24 July 2001);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), Kostadin PASKALEV (since 24 July 2001), and Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%
chief of state: President Petar STOYANOV Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 1997); 2002); Vice President Todor KAVALDZHIEV Angel MARIN (since 22 January 1997) 2002)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Ivan KOSTOV Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 19 May 1997); 24 July 2001); Deputy Prime Minister Petur ZHOTEV Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 21 December 1999) 24 July 2001), Kostadin PASKALEV (since 24 July 2001), and Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 27 October 11 November and 3 18 November 1996 2001 (next to be held NA 2001); 2006); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
election results: Petar STOYANOV Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 59.73% 45.87%
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 24 July 2001);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), and Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001), Plamen PANAYOTOV (since 17 July 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%
chief of state: President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 24 July 2001); Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), Kostadin PASKALEV (since 24 July 2001), and Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001) 2001), Plamen PANAYOTOV (since 17 July 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister
election results: Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 24 July 2001);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001), and Plamen PANAYOTOV (since 17 July 2003)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%
chief of state: President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (since 24 July 2001); Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), and Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001), and Plamen PANAYOTOV (since 17 July 2003)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president; president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister Ivaylo KALFIN (since 16 August 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms;
- election last held 11 and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV elected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%;
- Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
chief of state: President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Prime Minister) Simeon SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 24 July 2001); 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Ministers Nikolay VASILEV (since 24 July 2001), Lidiya SHULEVA (since 24 July 2001), and Plamen PANAYOTOV Minister Ivaylo KALFIN (since 17 July 2003) 16 August 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for five-year terms; election last held 11 November and 18 November 2001 (next to be held NA 2006); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Georgi PURVANOV elected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87% 45.87%; Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%;
- Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
chief of state: President Georgi PURVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Minister Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year terms; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 11 22 and 18 November 2001 29 October 2006 (next to be held NA 2006); in 2011); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Georgi PURVANOV elected reelected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 54.13%, Petar STOYANOV 45.87%; 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PURVANOV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%;
- Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
chief of state: President Georgi PURVANOV PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Georgi PURVANOV reelected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005) and Meglena PLUGCHIEVA (since 25 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PARVANOV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%;
- Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
chief of state: President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government: Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV (since 16 August 2005); Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005) and Meglena PLUGCHIEVA (since 25 April 2008)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results: Georgi PURVANOV PARVANOV reelected president; percent of vote - Georgi PURVANOV PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009);
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PARVANOV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%;
- Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
chief of state:
President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Sergei STANISHEV Boyko BORISSOV (since 16 August 2005); 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Ivaylo KALFIN, Daniel VULCHEV, and Emel ETEM (since 16 August 2005) Simeon DJANKOV and Meglena PLUGCHIEVA Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 25 April 2008) 27 July 2009);
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) nominated by the president and elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Georgi PARVANOV reelected president; percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Sergei STANISHEV elected prime minister, result of legislative vote - 168 to 67
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Georgi PARVANOV reelected president;
- percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%;
- Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 162 to 77 with 1 abstention
chief of state:
President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009); 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 and 29 October 2006 (next to be held in 2011); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Georgi PARVANOV reelected president; percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Sergei STANISHEV Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister, minister; result of legislative vote - 168 162 to 67 77 with 1 abstention
- chief of state:
- President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election;
- percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%;
- Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 162 to 77 with 1 abstention;
- note - Rosen PLEVNELIEV is scheduled to take office on 22 January 2012
chief of state:
President Georgi PARVANOV (since 22 January 2002); Vice President Angel MARIN (since 22 January 2002)
head of government:
Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 22 23 and 29 30 October 2006 2011 (next to be held in 2011); 2016); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:Georgi PARVANOV reelected president; Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Georgi PARVANOV 77.3%, Volen SIDEROV 22.7%; Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%; Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 162 to 77 with 1 abstention abstention; note - Rosen PLEVNELIEV is scheduled to take office on 22 January 2012
- chief of state:
- President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election;
- percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%;
- Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 162 to 77 with 1 abstention
chief of state:
President Georgi PARVANOV Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2002); 2012); Vice President Angel MARIN Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2002) 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV BORISOV (since 27 July 2009); Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV and Tsvetan TSVETANOV (since 27 July 2009)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%; Boyko BORISSOV elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 162 to 77 with 1 abstention; note - Rosen PLEVNELIEV is scheduled to take office on 22 January 2012 abstention
- chief of state:
- President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Plamen ORESHARSKI (since 29 May 2013) Deputy Prime Ministers Zinaida ZLATANOVA (since 29 May 2013) and Tsvetlin YOVCHEV (since June 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election;
- percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%;
- Plamen ORESHARSKI elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 120 to 97
chief of state:
President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV Plamen ORESHARSKI (since 27 July 2009); 29 May 2013) Deputy Prime Ministers Simeon DJANKOV Zinaida ZLATANOVA (since 29 May 2013) and Tsvetan TSVETANOV Tsvetlin YOVCHEV (since 27 July 2009) June 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%; Boyko BORISSOV Plamen ORESHARSKI elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 162 120 to 77 with 1 abstention 97
- chief of state:
- President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Plamen ORESHARSKI (since 29 May 2013), Deputy Prime Ministers Zinaida ZLATANOVA (since 29 May 2013), Tsvetlin YOVCHEV (since June 2013), and Daniela BOBEVA (since June 2013)
- cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election;
- percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%;
- Plamen ORESHARSKI elected prime minister;
- result of legislative vote - 120 to 97
chief of state:
President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
head of government:
Prime Minister Plamen ORESHARSKI (since 29 May 2013) 2013), Deputy Prime Ministers Zinaida ZLATANOVA (since 29 May 2013) and 2013), Tsvetlin YOVCHEV (since June 2013), and Daniela BOBEVA (since June 2013)
cabinet:
Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and elected by the National Assembly
election results:
Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in a runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%; Plamen ORESHARSKI elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 120 to 97
- chief of state:
- President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 7 November 2014);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Tomislav DONCHEV (since 7 November 2014), Rumyana BACHVAROVA (since 7 November 2014), Meglena KUNEVA (since 7 November 2014), Ivaylo KALFIN (since 7 November 2014);
- note - this is BORISOV's second term as prime minister, he first served between 27 July 2009 and 13 March 2013
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
chief of state:
head of government:Plamen ORESHARSKI Boyko BORISOV (since 29 May 2013), 7 November 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers Zinaida ZLATANOVA Tomislav DONCHEV (since 29 May 2013), Tsvetlin YOVCHEV 7 November 2014), Rumyana BACHVAROVA (since June 2013), and Daniela BOBEVA 7 November 2014), Meglena KUNEVA (since June 2013) 7 November 2014), Ivaylo KALFIN (since 7 November 2014); note - this is BORISOV's second term as prime minister, he first served between 27 July 2009 and 13 March 2013
cabinet:minister and minister, elected by the National Assembly(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 and 30 October 2011 (next to be held in 2016); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister and minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results:a runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN 47.4%; Plamen ORESHARSKI elected prime minister; result of legislative vote - 120 to 97 (BSP) 47.4%
- chief of state:
- President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 7 November 2014);
- Deputy Prime Ministers Tomislav DONCHEV (since 7 November 2014), Rumyana BACHVAROVA (since 7 November 2014), Meglena KUNEVA (since 7 November 2014);
- note - this is BORISOV's second term as prime minister, he first served between 27 July 2009 and 13 March 2013
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held fall 2021);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rumen RADEV elected president in runoff election;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%;
- note - Rumen RADEV will assume office on 22 January 2017
chief of state: President Rosen PLEVNELIEV (since 22 January 2012); Vice President Margarita POPOVA (since 22 January 2012)
head of government: Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 7 November 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers Tomislav DONCHEV (since 7 November 2014), Rumyana BACHVAROVA (since 7 November 2014), Meglena KUNEVA (since 7 November 2014), Ivaylo KALFIN (since 7 November 2014); note - this is BORISOV's second term as prime minister, he first served between 27 July 2009 and 13 March 2013
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 6 and 30 October 2011 13 November 2016 (next to be held in 2016); fall 2021); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: Rosen PLEVNELIEV Rumen RADEV elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV Rumen RADEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4% 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%; note - Rumen RADEV will assume office on 22 January 2017
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana YOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 4 May 2017);
- note - BORISSOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%;
- Boyko BORISSOV (GERB) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 133 to 100
chief of state: President Rosen PLEVNELIEV Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2012); 2017); Vice President Margarita POPOVA Iliana YOTOVA (since 22 January 2012) 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 7 November 2014); Deputy Prime Ministers Tomislav DONCHEV (since 7 November 2014), Rumyana BACHVAROVA (since 7 November 2014), Meglena KUNEVA BORISSOV (since 7 November 2014); 4 May 2017); note - this is BORISOV's second term BORISSOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister, he first served between 27 minister (27 July 2009 and 13 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: Rumen RADEV elected president in runoff election; second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent) (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%; note 36.2%, neither 4.5%; Boyko BORISSOV (GERB) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - Rumen RADEV will assume office on 22 January 2017 133 to 100
The same text in 2018 and 2019.
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 4 May 2017);
- note - BORISSOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%;
- Boyko BORISSOV (GERB) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 133 to 100
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana YOTOVA IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV (since 4 May 2017); note - BORISSOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%; Boyko BORISSOV (GERB) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 133 to 100
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV (since 4 May 2017);
- note - BORISOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%;
- Boyko BORISOV (GERB) elected prime minister;
- National Assembly vote - 133 to 100
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Boyko BORISSOV BORISOV (since 4 May 2017); note - BORISSOV BORISOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 and 13 November 2016 (next to be held in fall 2021); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%; Boyko BORISSOV BORISOV (GERB) elected prime minister; National Assembly vote - 133 to 100
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Kiril PETKOV (since 13 December 2021)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
- 2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
2011: Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in runoff election; percent of vote - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Boyko BORISOV Kiril PETKOV (since 4 May 2017); note - BORISOV served 2 previous terms as prime minister (27 July 2009-13 March 2013 and 7 November 2014-27 January 2017) 13 December 2021)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 6 14 and 13 21 November 2016 2021 (next to be held in fall 2021); 2026); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round; percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%; Boyko BORISOV (GERB) 4.5%
2011: Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected prime minister; National Assembly president in runoff election; percent of vote - 133 to 100 Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Gulub DONEV (since 2 August 2022); note - Prime Minister DONEV leads a caretaker government until snap elections are held on 2 October 2022
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
- 2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
- 2011: Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in the second round;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Kiril PETKOV Gulub DONEV (since 13 December 2021) 2 August 2022); note - Prime Minister DONEV leads a caretaker government until snap elections are held on 2 October 2022
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results: 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round; percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
2011: Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in runoff election; the second round; percent of vote in the second round - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Nikolay DENKOV (since 6 June 2023)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
- 2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Prime Minister Gulub DONEV Nikolay DENKOV (since 2 August 2022); note - Prime Minister DONEV leads a caretaker government until snap elections are held on 2 October 2022 6 June 2023)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results:
2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round; percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
2011: Rosen PLEVNELIEV elected president in the second round; percent of vote in the second round - Rosen PLEVNELIEV (independent) 52.6%, Ivailo KALFIN (BSP) 47.4%
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar GLAVCHEV (since 9 April 2024)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election results:
- 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
- 2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017); Vice President Iliana IOTOVA (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Caretaker Prime Minister Nikolay DENKOV Dimitar GLAVCHEV (since 6 June 2023) 9 April 2024)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
elections/appointments: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
election results:
2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round; percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
- chief of state:
- President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Rosen ZHELYAZKOV (since 16 January 2025)
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds, if needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly;
- deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
- most recent election date:
- 14 and 21 November 2021
- election results:
- 2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round;
- percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%;
- percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
- 2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round;
- percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
- expected date of next election:
- fall 2026
chief of state: President Rumen RADEV (since 22 January 2017)
head of government: Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar GLAVCHEV Rosen ZHELYAZKOV (since 9 April 2024) 16 January 2025)
cabinet: Council of Ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assemblyelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president elected on the same ballot by absolute majority absolute-majority popular vote in 2 rounds rounds, if needed needed, for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 14 and 21 November 2021 (next to be held in fall 2026); chairman of the Council of Ministers (prime minister) elected by the National Assembly; deputy prime ministers nominated by the prime minister, elected by the National Assembly
most recent election date: 14 and 21 November 2021
election results:
2021 : Rumen RADEV reelected president in second round; percent of vote in the first round - Rumen RADEV (independent) 49.4%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV (independent) 22.8%, Mustafa KARADAYI (DPS) 11.6%, Kostadin KOSTADINOV (Revival) 3.9%, Lozan PANOV (independent) 3.7%, other 8.6%; percent of vote in the second round - Rumen RADEV 66.7%, Anastas GERDZHIKOV 31.8%, neither 1.5%
2016: Rumen RADEV elected president in second round; percent of vote - Rumen RADEV (independent, supported by Bulgarian Socialist Party) 59.4%, Tsetska TSACHEVA (GERB) 36.2%, neither 4.5%
expected date of next election: fall 2026
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