Netherlands Schedules Snap Parliamentary Elections for October 29
The Netherlands will head to the polls for early parliamentary elections on October 29
6,593,275 Bulgarian citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming early parliamentary elections, while 6,138,050 are entitled to participate in the European Parliament elections. The variation in numbers stems from the specific requirements for each election.
On June 9, a total of 12,898 polling stations will be operational throughout Bulgaria, with 9,346 equipped for electronic voting. Additionally, there will be 322 mobile polling stations facilitating the 2-in-1 vote option. Preparations also include setting up polling stations in medical facilities, detention centers, and social institutions housing at least 10 eligible voters, starting 48 hours before election day. Furthermore, there will be 769 polling sections established outside the country, with their locations listed on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.
Meanwhile, the Central Election Commission (CEC) continues the process of vetting candidate registrations for the National Assembly. Presently, there are 6,100 candidates vying for parliamentary seats, with 1,506 of them contesting in multiple districts and 1,826 being female candidates. Additionally, there are 418 candidates for the European Parliament elections, comprising 131 women and 287 men. Notably, 1,332 candidates are running in both types of elections.
As of May 31, the distribution of paper ballots and election materials has commenced across various regions in Bulgaria, with arrangements also made for sections outside the country. Voting machines are being prepared and will be dispatched to polling stations on Thursday and Friday.
Election day will commence at 7:00 a.m. and conclude at 8:00 p.m., with the possibility of extending voting hours until 9:00 p.m. if queues persist.
The proposals of “Spasi Sofia” to reorganize several public transport lines in the capital have passed through the municipal Transport Committee and are now set for a final vote in the City Council on Thursday.
President Rumen Radev has urged for caution amid the growing instability in the international arena, warning that Bulgaria must avoid being drawn into escalating global conflicts
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev firmly rejected the idea that the European Parliament has any authority to speak on matters of national identity or language
Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone is expected to bring clear economic advantages, but it also carries risks that go beyond the often-discussed topics in public discours
Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov and Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov moved to reassure the public on Monday, stating firmly that Bulgaria faces no direct threat - military or energy-related - following the escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran
The mayors of Sofia’s “Mladost” and “Lyulin” districts, along with municipal councilors and regional party figures, have announced their departure from “We Continue the Change”
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