Options for Choosing Caretaker PM Narrow, Says Bulgaria's President
President Rumen Radev expressed his concerns about the limited options available for selecting a caretaker prime minister, highlighting the challenges in the appointment process. The President's remarks came amid discussions to appoint a caretaker government and schedule new elections within two months, as mandated by Article 99 of the Constitution.
In accordance with recent constitutional amendments, the President has the authority to select the caretaker Prime Minister from specific officials, including the Parliament Chair, Governor and Deputy Governors of the Bulgarian National Bank, President or Deputy Presidents of the National Audit Office, and the Ombudsman or their deputies....