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Bulgarian Parliament Halts Session on Friday Over Quorum Shortage
Bulgaria's parliamentary session scheduled for Friday faced cancellation as the Parliament Chairman, Rosen Zhelyazkov, halted proceedings due to the absence of a quorum. With only 68 out of 240 MPs present in the plenary during the second attempt, the minimum requirement was not met.
Bulgaria: DPS and Vazrazhdane will Support the No-Confidence Vote
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) and "Vazrazhdane" (Revival) will support the vote of no confidence in the government submitted by GERB. The former rulers held consultations with representatives of both parties.
The New Cabinet: Bulgaria Finally has a New Government
Bulgaria finally has a new government, after parliament voted on three points this afternoon - the election of a prime minister, the adoption of a structure of the Council of Ministers and the election of a cabinet.
Exactly at 16:01 p.m. Kiril Petkov was elected Prime Minister of Bulgaria. His candidacy was accepted by 134 votes to 104.
The Beginning of the 47th Bulgarian Parliament: MPs Swore Oaths
The oldest Member of Parliament, Sylvie Kirilov ("There Is Such a People), rang the first bell of the 47th National Assembly.