Bulgaria’s president picks senior central bank official as acting PM
Summary
Bulgaria's president has appointed a senior central bank official, Andrey Gurov, as the interim prime minister to lead a temporary government. This government will manage the country until new parliamentary elections are held, as Bulgaria faces political instability following mass protests and the resignation of the previous government.Key Facts
- Andrey Gurov, deputy central bank governor, is appointed as Bulgaria's interim prime minister.
- President Iliana Iotova made the nomination, and Gurov will lead a caretaker government.
- Bulgaria has not had a regular government since December 11 due to the previous cabinet's resignation.
- The resignation followed large protests over the government's economic policies.
- Citizens were upset about a proposed 2026 budget that included increased taxes and social security contributions.
- No date has been set for the upcoming snap election, which will be the country's eighth in five years.
- President Iliana Iotova plans to hold elections by mid- to late-April.
- Bulgaria is experiencing political instability, struggling to form stable governments due to a divided parliament.
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