Head of government

Understanding Bulgaria's Political System: Key Institutions and Processes

Bulgaria operates under a parliamentary republic, with its political system based on a separation of powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. The country's constitution, adopted in 1991, lays out the framework for these institutions and outlines the principles of democracy, rule of law, and human rights.

The Executive Branch

Constitutional Court to discuss PM's notification on Romania's representative at European Council

The Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) will adjudicate on July 9 the Prime Minister's notification regarding the constitutional conflict between the Government and the President regarding the Romanian state's representative in the European Council.