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Rumen Radev Elected Bulgaria’s Prime Minister by Parliament

11 May 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSRumen RadevElected Bulgaria’sPrime Minister byParliament11 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Rumen Radev moved from the presidency to the premiership after Bulgaria’s legislators backed him. The change came after the previous cabinet fell in December 2025.

Key facts

  • New Prime Minister: Rumen Radev.
  • Elected by: the Parliament (National Assembly) of Bulgaria, with a majority.
  • Trigger: collapse of the previous government in December 2025.
  • Earlier roles: former President of Bulgaria and Major General in the Bulgarian Air Force.

Significance

  • Marks a major political transition in the country.

Exam angle

  • Person in news: Rumen Radev, Bulgaria’s new Prime Minister.
  • Previous office held: President of Bulgaria.
  • Military background: Major General, Air Force.

Test yourself

1. Who was elected Prime Minister of Bulgaria in May 2026?

Parliament elected former President Rumen Radev.

2. The election of Bulgaria's new Prime Minister followed the collapse of the previous government in which month?

The earlier government collapsed in December 2025.

3. Before becoming Prime Minister, Rumen Radev served in which military branch as a Major General?

He was a Major General in the Bulgarian Air Force.

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