Mariya Gabriel
Bulgaria: Deputy PM Mariya Gabriel accepted the post of Foreign Minister from Ivan Kondov
At a ceremony this morning, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel accepted the position in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from the Acting Foreign Minister Ivan Kondov.
"All together we must defend the place and role of our country in the EU and in the world. Let's turn challenges into opportunities," said Gabriel during the ceremony.
Bulgaria’s New PM Prioritises Schengen and Eurozone Entrance
Nikolay Denkov speaks after taking his oath in parliament in Sofia on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
The New Prime Minister of Bulgaria: Who is Nikolay Denkov?
Today, with 132 votes, Nikolay Denkov was elected Prime Minister of Bulgaria. He will be rotating Prime Minister for the first 9 months of the cabinet after which he will be replaced by Mariya Gabriel.
New Bulgaria Govt Takes Power, Pro-Kremlin Politicians Cry ‘Betrayal’
The new Prime Minister Nikolay Denkov (R) and the new Minister of Foreign Affairs Mariya Gabriel (L) after taking the oath at the Parliament in Sofia, Bulgaria, 06 June 2023. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
The new government came to power with 132 votes in favour and 69 against.
Bulgaria Finally has a Regular Government (CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS)
With 132 votes, Nikolay Denkov was elected Prime Minister. 201 Bulgarian deputies voted. There were 69 against, no abstentions.
Bulgaria Moves Closer to Ending Two Years of Political Instability
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev (R) receives a folder with the names of ministers from prime ministerial candidate Nikolay Denkov in Sofia on June 5. EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
The move is likely to bring an end to two years of political turmoil which has seen five parliamentary elections held in Bulgaria.
Bulgaria: Denkov returned to the President the Completed Second Mandate for Forming a Government
The candidate for Prime Minister of "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) Acad. Nikolay Denkov returned to President Rumen Radev the completed second exploratory mandate to form a government.
Borissov: Denkov and Mariya Gabriel are Close to Making a Decision
"Even before the elections, I said that the only good thing is an expert, broad government, but if it doesn't happen - then one between the first two parties. I think that Denkov and Gabriel are very close to making a decision. But until they agree, we haven't agreed on anything". This was stated by GERB leader Boyko Borissov on the sidelines of the parliament.
Bulgaria: Denkov confirmed that WCC-DB's Negotiations with GERB are Resuming
The negotiations between WCC-DB and GERB-SDS resume today. This was confirmed by Nikolay Denkov, nominated for the second term as prime minister.
Bulgarian President’s ‘Pro-Russia Stance’ Sparks Protest
On Tuesday evening, pro-EU protesters will rally near the presidency and the Ministerial Council in Sofia, accusing President Rumen Radev of undermining the parliamentary system and hampering efforts to form a government after a two years of repeated elections.