Bulgarian Politician Nataliya Kiselova Comments on Government Actions and Prosecutor General Election
Sofia, Bulgaria – Nataliya Kiselova, Floor Leader of the BSP-United Left parliamentary group, has recently addressed key political issues in Bulgaria, including the appointment of an acting Chief Prosecutor and personnel decisions within the caretaker government. Her comments come amidst preparations for upcoming elections and initial sociological surveys outlining political positions.
Acting Chief Prosecutor Appointment
Regarding the initiative by Acting Minister of Justice Andrey Yankulov to convene a plenary session of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) to determine a temporary acting Chief Prosecutor, Kiselova expressed support for the effort. She noted that Yankulov had previously indicated the SJC, rather than the Prosecutors’ College, was the competent body for the appointment. Kiselova stated that her personal view aligned with this position following the resignation of Ivan Geshev, the former Chief Prosecutor.
Kiselova emphasized the importance of avoiding a permanent acting position, referencing changes made to the Law on Judicial Power last year that aimed to prevent such a scenario. She highlighted the difficulty in securing a qualified majority (160 MPs) for personnel decisions, suggesting either compromises between parliamentary groups or changes to the relevant norms are necessary.
Caretaker Government Personnel Decisions
Kiselova commented on the personnel changes within the caretaker government, specifically the replacement of regional governors. She observed that caretaker governments in Bulgaria often lean towards a right-wing political orientation, making such changes predictable. She stated that the changes were a consequence of the reform initiated in 2023.
National Security Advisory Council and Ministry of Internal Affairs Reshuffle
Kiselova suggested that the President should convene a National Security Advisory Council. She also noted a proposal regarding a reshuffle within the Ministry of Internal Affairs, specifically mentioning a potential role for the head of DANS (State Agency for National Security).
Criticism of Personnel Appointments
While acknowledging potential criticisms of some personnel decisions, Kiselova specifically mentioned concerns regarding the appointment of the Sofia City regional governor, anticipating potential criticism in the coming days.
Veto on Electoral Code Changes
Kiselova addressed the President’s veto on changes to the Electoral Code that would limit the number of polling sections abroad. She noted the lack of consensus within Bulgarian society regarding the participation of compatriots living outside the country in elections. She referenced the decent practices of the Venice Commission, which suggest avoiding changes to electoral laws a year before elections.
Nataliya Kiselova is a jurist and politician currently serving as a Member of the National Assembly for the BSP-United Left. She previously served as Speaker of the National Assembly from December 6, 2024, to October 29, 2025 (Wikipedia). She is also a professor of constitutional law at Sofia University (Wikipedia).