Atanas Slavov

The outgoing Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Nikolai Denkov, has raised concerns over alleged misconduct by acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov, prompting further investigation into the matter. Denkov's actions come in response to reports of psychological pressure exerted on Zhivko Kotsev, Chief Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, leading to his potential resignation.

Several current ministers in Bulgaria have announced their decision not to participate in the upcoming caretaker cabinet, adding a layer of complexity to the country's political landscape. Among those who have opted out are regional minister Andrey Tsekov, justice minister Atanas Slavov, sports minister Dimitar Iliev, and Todor Tagarev.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov has embarked on a visit to Ukraine, marking a significant diplomatic engagement.

Joining him on this trip are key members of the Bulgarian government, including Ministers of Justice, Environment, and Energy - Atanas Slavov, Yulian Popov, and Rumen Radev respectively.

Bulgaria is gearing up to amend its Criminal Code to include the crime of "aggression," paving the way for prosecuting military-political leadership responsible for the actions in Ukraine, reports "Euractiv Bulgaria," citing Justice Minister Atanas Slavov.

Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov clarified that ongoing negotiations with Austria have yet to yield a finalized agreement for Bulgaria's accession to Schengen by air. Speaking to bTV, Denkov emphasized the necessity for compliance with general European regulations, dismissing the prospect of Bulgaria adhering to specific rules exclusive to the nation.

With the upcoming changes to the Constitution and the limitation of the uncontrollable presidential power through the caretaker government, Bulgaria will come closer to a true parliamentary republic.

The Bulgarian government described as "unacceptable" the behavior of the pro-Russian party "Vazrazhdane" (Revival) and its leader's calls for violence. The prime minister and the ministers of internal affairs and justice issued statements on the issue.

The Minister of Justice Atanas Slavov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, Irene Plank. In the conversation, Ambassador Plank expressed her country's support for Bulgaria's membership in the Schengen area, as well as support for real judicial reform.

"GERB puts the government and the work of the parliament at risk by relying on floating majorities with which they push their decisions", the deputy from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" Kiril Petkov warned today in the parliament. He refers to the failed two hearings of the Minister of Justice Atanas Slavov yesterday - in the plenary hall and before the legal committee.

For the first time since the beginning of the procedure for his removal, the prosecutor general also included the name of the MP from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) Delyan Peevski. This happened before the beginning of the session of the Supreme Judicial Council, where the discussion of the request for the early termination of his mandate continues.