European Elections 2014

Upcoming Registration Deadlines for Bulgaria’s EU Elections

Bulgarians who wish to vote on the European elections from their current address of residency as opposed to their permanent one, must specify so by May 10.

Politics » European Elections | March 28, 2014, Friday // 09:47 | Viewed: 9013

Bulgaria Will Not Hold Election Rules Referendum alongside EP Election

There will be no referendum on election rules in Bulgaria alongside the May 25 European Parliament elections.

Politics » European Elections | March 26, 2014, Wednesday // 09:22 | Viewed: 10393

GERB Announces European Elections List

Bulgaria's center-right opposition party GERB has announced its list for May 25's European Elections.

Politics » European Elections | March 22, 2014, Saturday // 15:30 | Viewed: 10333

Meglena Kuneva Heads Reformist Bloc's EU Elections List

Meglena Kuneva, former Bulgarian Minister and MEP, will top the Reformist Bloc's list at the European Elections.

Politics » European Elections | March 22, 2014, Saturday // 12:57 | Viewed: 12998

Two Bulgarian Parties to Announce EU Election Lists

Bulgaria's center-right opposition GERB and the rightist Reformist Bloc will announce their EU election lists.

Politics » European Elections | March 22, 2014, Saturday // 11:13 | Viewed: 9584

Journalist Atanas Chobanov to Head Greens EU Elections List

Atanas Chobanov, journalist and founder of the website Bivol.

Politics » European Elections | March 18, 2014, Tuesday // 12:35 | Viewed: 9873

Stanishev to Lead BSP EU Election List

The leader of Bulgaria’s Socialist Party (BSP) and former PM, Sergey Stanishev, will lead his party’s list for the upcoming European Parliament elections.

Politics » European Elections | March 15, 2014, Saturday // 11:17 | Viewed: 10809

European Parliament Elections on May 25 - Bulgaria's President

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has announced that the European Parliament elections will be held on May 25.

Politics » European Elections | March 14, 2014, Friday // 12:20 | Viewed: 9896

Former EU Funds Min To Lead GERB EU Elections List

Bulgaria's former EU Funds Minister Tomislav Donchev was appointed EU elections 2014 list leader of center-right opposition GERB party.

Politics » European Elections | March 6, 2014, Thursday // 14:27 | Viewed: 9067

Six Bulgarian Parties to Enter EU Parliament – Poll

If elections were held now, Bulgaria's center-right opposition GERB party would get 20.1% of the votes, followed by the ruling socialist party with 19.9%, according to a poll.

Politics » European Elections | March 5, 2014, Wednesday // 13:00 | Viewed: 9933

EC Starts Penal Procedure against Bulgaria on EU Election Rules

The European Commission has launched an infringement procedure against Bulgaria regarding the upcoming European elections.

Politics » European Elections | March 4, 2014, Tuesday // 13:22 | Viewed: 9636

Three New Bulgarian Parties to Enter Euro Parliament - Poll

Six Bulgarian parties would send representatives to the European Parliament after elections on May 25, a fresh poll has shown.

Politics » European Elections | February 28, 2014, Friday // 15:40 | Viewed: 9609

Germany Removes Threshold for European Elections

The Federal Constitutional Court of Germany has struck down the 3% threshold for German parties to enter the European Parliament.

Politics » European Elections | February 26, 2014, Wednesday // 13:40 | Viewed: 9519

Bulgarian MPs Agree On 5% Preferential-Vote Threshold for EP Elections

A 5-% threshold for preferential vote at European elections was established by Bulgarian lawmakers.

Politics » European Elections | February 21, 2014, Friday // 11:51 | Viewed: 17517

‘Obligatory Settlement’ Envisioned in New Bulgarian Electoral Code

In the draft Electoral Code presently being debated by Bulgarian MPs, the requirement of obligatory settlement will be maintained for local and European voting.

Politics » European Elections | February 21, 2014, Friday // 11:35 | Viewed: 9687

Socialists to Lead European Parliament Elections - Poll

The Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D) group is likely to win the most European Parliament seats in May's elections, according to a recent poll.

Politics » European Elections | February 20, 2014, Thursday // 11:26 | Viewed: 10369

Bulgarian Parliament Approves Prepaid Electoral Media Campaigns

Bulgaria's Parliament has approved a set of rules for electoral campaigning in print and online media, as well as those regarding national TV and radio stations.

Politics » European Elections | February 18, 2014, Tuesday // 15:26 | Viewed: 10082

Ex-Bulgarian President Negotiating with Parties for EU Elections List

The Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV) movement of the former President Georgi Parvanov is negotiating with several parties for the upcoming European parliament elections.

Politics » European Elections | February 17, 2014, Monday // 15:39 | Viewed: 9209

Bulgarian Ex-PM Predicts Early Elections after EU Vote

Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov believes early elections are likely to be scheduled in the country after the upcoming European elections in May.

Politics » European Elections | February 15, 2014, Saturday // 14:38 | Viewed: 9632

Bulgarian Parliament Faces Heated Voting Rules Debates

The Members of the Bulgarian Parliament will vote Friday at second reading texts from the draft Election Code.

Politics » European Elections | February 14, 2014, Friday // 09:51 | Viewed: 9026

Majority of Bulgarians Support Voting Rules Referendum – Poll

Over half of all Bulgarians (62%) support the idea of conducting a referendum on elections legislation, according to a recent poll.

Politics » European Elections | February 13, 2014, Thursday // 15:29 | Viewed: 8817
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