Caretaker government

Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev has announced a request to the Ministry of Finance to ensure that defense spending exceeds 2% of Bulgaria's gross domestic product (GDP). This commitment aligns with NATO's broader goals, which urge member states to allocate even higher percentages for defense, targeting 2.5% of GDP by 2025 and encouraging a move toward 3%.

Caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev emphasized that the adoption of the national budget remains a top priority for Bulgaria. He urged the 51st National Assembly to begin its work so that the budget can be discussed and approved. Glavchev noted that the Ministry of Finance has already prepared the budget and shared it with political parties.

Bulgaria's caretaker government will not approach the Constitutional Court to annul the October 27 election results, confirmed Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev.

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev expressed confidence that the Bulgarian caretaker government has fulfilled its obligations to ensure fair elections. He emphasized that all duties were performed "with hand on heart," adding that a report from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) also supports this view, and it is available to the public.

Bulgaria's acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev expressed optimism that political forces will exert all efforts to establish a regular and stable government following the parliamentary elections. In his first remarks after the elections, he noted that the caretaker government successfully managed the process of ensuring fair and transparent voting.

After casting his vote, Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated, "I voted for a European Bulgaria." He emphasized the importance of having a regular and stable government that adheres to the Constitution and laws of the country, prioritizing the interests of the people.

Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev stated at the beginning of today's government meeting, the last before the early parliamentary elections on Sunday, October 27, that it is high time for the ongoing series "Election Game," which has been running for several years, to come to an end. "We all want a regular, stable government that can address the concerns of Bulgarian citizens," he emphasized.

President Rumen Radev is set to issue a decree for the appointment of the new interim government, led by Dimitar Glavchev, tomorrow, following a meeting with Glavchev. The acting prime minister presented the composition of his second term cabinet (see bellow), and Radev expressed appreciation for his efforts to reduce political tensions and ensure fair elections.

Current Caretaker Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Dimitar Glavchev, has confirmed his readiness to serve as the next acting prime minister in a new caretaker cabinet, stating there are no obstacles to his appointment.

Dimitar Glavchev, the acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria, has stated that he is prepared to continue his duties as long as necessary to prevent the country from entering a constitutional crisis. In a statement shared on the Council of Ministers' Facebook page, Glavchev emphasized his responsibility to guide the nation through the current situation.