Caretaker Government Takes Shape in Bulgaria Ahead of April Elections

Sofia, Bulgaria – A caretaker government is forming in Bulgaria, led by Prime Minister-designate Andrey Gyurov, Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank. The appointment, made by President Iliana Yotova on February 12, 2026, aims to ensure a free and fair election process, as the country heads to the polls for the eighth time in five years .

Key Ministerial Appointments

Several key figures are expected to take on ministerial roles within the caretaker government. Rumyana Bachvarova is slated to turn into Deputy Prime Minister, a position she previously held under Boyko Borisov . She also served as the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs during that time.

Other anticipated appointments include:

• Ministry of Internal Affairs: Emil Ganchev, a former deputy minister, is being considered for this role .
• Ministry of Justice: Emil Dechev, a former deputy minister in the Kiril Petkov cabinet, is a potential candidate .
• Ministry of Defense: Boyko Noev, a former defense minister under Ivan Kostov, is reportedly Gyurov’s choice .
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs: The position is expected to be filled by either Nadezhda Neynski, a former minister under Ivan Kostov, or Gergana Passi, who served as Foreign Minister under Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha .
• Ministry of Economy: The selection is between Traycho Traykov, who served under Boyko Borisov, and Daniela Vezieva, who served under Stefan Yanev .
• Ministry of Education: Natalia Miteva, a former deputy minister, will lead the Ministry .
• Ministry of Labor and Social Policy: Borislav Gutsanov is expected to remain in his current position .
• Ministry of Finance: Georgi Klisurski, a former deputy mayor for finance, is anticipated to take over the state treasury .
• Ministry of Healthcare: Asena Serbezova is expected to be appointed .
• Ministry of Ecology: Yulian Popov is expected to be appointed .
• Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works: Ivan Shishkov is expected to be appointed .
• Ministry of Energy: Alexander Nikolov is expected to be appointed .
• Ministry of Innovation: Milena Stoycheva is expected to be appointed .

Background

Andrey Gyurov, born December 31, 1975, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Vienna and has a background in quantitative financial analysis . He has held positions at various universities and financial institutions, including Volksbank Group.

The caretaker government’s primary responsibility is to organize and oversee the upcoming national elections in April.