51st National Assembly of Bulgaria
Bulgaria's Parliament Still Without a Speaker After Eighth Voting Attempt
The eighth attempt to elect a Speaker of the 51st National Assembly has once again failed, with neither candidate securing the necessary votes. In the latest session, Natalia Kiselova, nominated by "BSP - United Left", received 87 votes in favor, 60 against, and 90 abstentions. She was primarily supported by the GERB party and the left-wing factions.
GERB Withdraws Raya Nazaryan’s Candidacy for Speaker as Parliamentary Deadlock Continues
GERB has decided to withdraw the candidacy of Raya Nazaryan for the position of Speaker of the National Assembly, as announced by the party leader Boyko Borissov.
Historic Stalemate: Bulgarian Parliament Fails to Elect Speaker for Seventh Time (UPDATED)
The Bulgarian parliament has entered its 18th day without electing a speaker, marking a historic impasse in the 51st National Assembly. On the seventh attempt to resolve the deadlock, lawmakers failed to reach a consensus, despite multiple rounds of voting and various consultations among political factions.
Another Failed Vote: National Assembly Speaker Remains Undecided After Six Sessions
The Bulgarian National Assembly has once again failed to elect a Speaker, marking the sixth unsuccessful attempt in its ongoing impasse. The two candidates in the runoff vote, Raya Nazaryan from GERB and Silvi Kirilov of "There is Such a People" (TISP), fell short of the required majority. Nazaryan garnered 69 votes in favor, with 147 against and four abstentions.