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The National Assembly of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Народно събрание, transliterated as Narodno sabranie) is the unicameral parliament and body of the legislative of the Republic of Bulgaria. This page will list the various republican heads of state of Bulgaria, as well as leaders of Bulgarias communist party during the time when it played the leading role in the Bulgarian state. ... Georgi Sedefchov Purvanov Categories: 1957 births | Presidents of Bulgaria | People stubs ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Balgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... Chairmen of the Council of Ministers, 1879-1991 Prime Ministers, 1991-present See also History of Bulgaria Politics of Bulgaria List of Bulgarian monarchs List of Presidents of Bulgaria Categories: Lists of office-holders | Prime Ministers of Bulgaria ... Sergei Stanishev Sergei Dmitrievich Stanishev (Bulgarian: Сергей Станишев) (born May 5, 1966), Bulgarian politician, is Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Balgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... Georgi Pirinski Georgi Pirinski (Георги Пирински) is a Bulgarian politician of the Bulgarian Communist Party and after 1990 of the Bulgarian Socialist Party. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Balgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... This article lists political parties in Bulgaria. ... Elections in Bulgaria gives information on election and election results in Bulgaria. ... Since 1999 Bulgaria is divided into 28 oblasts (provinces or regions) that correspond aproximatly to the 28 okrugs that existet before 1987. ... In the early 2000s, human rights in Bulgaria generally had been rated highly. ... Bulgaria has generally good relations with its neighbors and has proved to be a constructive force in the region under socialist and democratic governments alike. ... The history of Bulgaria as a separate country began in the 7th century with the arrival of the Bulgars and the foundation of the First Bulgarian Empire together with the local seven Slavic tribes, a union recognized by Byzantium in 681. ... Information on politics by country is available for every country, including both de jure and de facto independent states, inhabited dependent territories, as well as areas of special sovereignty. ... Unicameralism is the practice of having only one legislative or parliamentary chamber. ... Insert non-formatted text hereInsert non-formatted text here:This article is about the legislative institution. ... In a broad definition a republic is a state or country that is led by people who do not base their political power on any principle beyond the control of the people of that state or country. ...

It was established in 1991 with Bulgaria's constitution, articles 62 to 91, as a successor to the National Assembly that has been in continuous operation since 1879. 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...

Ordinary National Assembly

The National Assembly consists of 240 members elected for a four-year term by proportional representation in multi-seat constituencies. Political parties must garner a minimum of 4 % of the national vote in order to enter the Assembly. Bulgaria has a multi-party system, with numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments. Proportional representation, also known as full representation, is an electoral system in which the overall votes are reflected in the overall outcome of the body or bodies of representatives. ... A constituency is any cohesive corporate unit or body bound by shared structures, goals or loyalty. ... A coalition government, or coalition cabinet, is a cabinet in parliamentary government in which several parties cooperate. ...

The Assembly is responsible for enactment of laws, approval of the budget, scheduling of presidential elections, selection and dismissal of the Prime Minister and other ministers, declaration of war and deployment of troops outside of Bulgaria, and ratification of international treaties and agreements. It is headed and presided by the Chairman of the National Assembly of Bulgaria. Prime Ministers, 1879-1946 Todor Stoyanov Burmov 17 July 1879 - 6 December 1879 Archbishop Kliment Turnovski 6 December 1879 - 5 April 1880 Dragan Kiriakov Tsankov 5 April - 10 December 1880 Petko Karavelov 10 December 1880 - 9 May 1881 Johann Casimir Ernrot 9 May - 13 July 1881 Prince Alexander 13 July... Chairmen of the National Assembly |* GNA – Grand National Assembly |** ONA – Ordinary National Assembly |*** NA - National Assembly ...

Grand National Assembly

The National Assembly of Bulgaria building

In addition to the ordinary National Assembly, a Grand National Assembly (Велико народно събрание, Veliko narodno sabranie) may be convened in order for improtant matters of national importance to be resolved, such as the adoption or change of a constitution, territorial changes, the election of a head of state or regents, etc. ImageMetadata File history File links Parlament1. ... ImageMetadata File history File links Parlament1. ... Queen Elizabeth II, is the Head of State of 16 countries including: the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Jamaica, New Zealand and the Bahamas, as well as crown colonies and overseas territories of the United Kingdom. ... // High public office A regent, from the Latin regens who reigns is anyone who acts as head of state, especially if not the monarch (who has higher titles). ...

As an organ, the Grand National Assembly was introduced with the Tarnovo Constitution of 1879, abolished in 1947 and reintroduced with the 1991 constitution. It consists of 400 deputies (as opposed to 240 in the ordinary one), 200 being elected by proportional representation and the other 200 by majoritarian representation. A qualified majority of 2/3 during three voting procedures on separate dates is required for a decision to be made. The Grand National Assembly can also serve as an ordinary National Assembly, taking care of regular legislative activities, until the election of one, when it is dissolved. Front cover of the Tarnovo Constitution First page (in Russian and Bulgarian) The Tarnovo Constitution (Търновска конституция) was the first constitution of Bulgaria. ... 1879 (MDCCCLXXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Majoritarianism is a political philosophy or agenda which asserts that a majority (sometimes categorized by religion, language or some other identifying factor) of the population is entitled to a certain degree of primacy in society, and has the right to make decisions that affect the society. ... A supermajority or a qualified majority is a requirement for a proposal to gain a specified level or type of support which exceeds a simple majority in order to have effect. ...

A total of seven Grand National Assemblies have been in operation in Bulgaria, the last one from 10 July 1990 to 12 July 1991 adopting the current constitution. July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... This article is about the year. ... July 12 is the 193rd day (194th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 172 days remaining. ... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

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Building

The building where the National Assembly sits is of historic significance and is proclaimed a monument of culture. Situated in the capital city of Sofia's very centre, it was constructed in Neo-Renaissance style between 1884 and 1886 by Konstantin Jovanović, an architect who received his education in Vienna and Switzerland and whose other works include the Parliament of Serbia and Montenegro building. Official website: sofia. ... Château de Ferrières 1855 Mentmore Towers English Neo-Renaissance of the 1850s. ... 1884 (MDCCCLXXXIV) is a leap year starting on Tuesday (click on link to calendar) of the Gregorian calendar (or a leap year starting on Thursday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar). ... 1886 (MDCCCLXXXVI) is a common year starting on Friday (click on link to calendar) // Events January 18 - Modern field hockey is born with the formation of The Hockey Association in England. ... Vienna (German: Wien [viːn]; Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian: Beč, Czech: Vídeň, Hungarian: Bécs, Romanian: Viena, Romani: Bech or Vidnya, Russian: Вена, Slovak: Viedeň, Slovenian: Dunaj) is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... The Parliament of Serbia and Montenegro (Скупштина Србије и Црне Горе/SkupÅ¡tina Srbije i Crne Gore) is the national assembly of Serbia and Montenegro. ...

Current composition (2005-2009)

This is the composition of the 40th (ordinary) National Assembly of Bulgaria as established by the Bulgarian parliamentary election in 2005. Since the elections, slight changes have occurred in the composition of a number of coalitions and parties. Currently, the government consists of a coalition composed of the Coalition for Bulgaria, the National Movement Simeon II and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms aimed at the 2007 Accession of Bulgaria to the European Union. Bulgarian parliamentary election, 2005 - Elections were held on June 25, 2005, for the 240 members of the National Assembly. ... Template:Diffgggtgerent calendars 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A coalition government, or coalition cabinet, is a cabinet in parliamentary government in which several parties cooperate. ... The Coalition for Bulgaria (Koalicija za Balgarija) is a alliance in Bulgaria, led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party. ... The National Movement Simeon II (Bulgarian: Национално движение Симеон Втори; Nacionalno Dviženie Simeon Vtori) is a political party in Bulgaria, the vehicle of Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, the deposed Tsar of Bulgaria and former Prime Minister. ... The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (Движение за права и свободи, Dviženie za Prava i Svobodi) is a centrist ethnic political party in Bulgaria, based in the Turkish minority. ... 2007 (MMVII) will be a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Dark green: current members; light green: acceding countries; orange: recognized candidate countries Bulgaria (along with Romania) is part of the second stage of the EUs fifth enlargement1 and is currently scheduled to join it on January 1, 2007. ...

The Coalition for Bulgaria (Koalicija za Balgarija) is a alliance in Bulgaria, led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Balgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... The Party of Bulgarian Social Democrats (Partija Balgarski Socialdemokrati) is a social-democratic political party in Bulgaria. ... The Political Movement Social Democrats (Politicesko Dviženie Socialdemokrati) is a social-democratic political party in Bulgaria. ... The Bulgarian Agrarian Peoples Union Alexander Stambolijski (Balgarski Zemedelski Naroden Sajuz Aleksander Stambolijski) is an agrarian-progressive party in Bulgaria. ... The Civil Union Roma (Graždansko Obedinenie Roma) is a political party in Bulgaria and represents the Roma minority. ... The Movement for Social Humanism (Dviženie za Socialen Humanizum) is a political party in Bulgaria. ... The Green Party of Bulgaria (Zelena Partija na Balgarija) is a political party in Bulgaria. ... The Bulgarian Communist Party was the ruling party of the Peoples Republic of Bulgaria from 1946 until 1990 when it ceased to be a Communist state. ... The National Movement Simeon II (Bulgarian: Национално движение Симеон Втори; Nacionalno Dviženie Simeon Vtori) is a political party in Bulgaria, the vehicle of Simeon Borisov Sakskoburggotski, the deposed Tsar of Bulgaria and former Prime Minister. ... The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (Движение за права и свободи, Dviženie za Prava i Svobodi) is a centrist ethnic political party in Bulgaria, based in the Turkish minority. ... The National Union Attack (Национален съюз Атака, Nacionalen Sayuz Ataka; also translated as the Attack Coalition) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... The National Movement for the Salvation of the Fatherland (Nacionalno Dviženie za Spasenie na Otecestvoto) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... The Bulgarian National Patriotic Party (Balgarska Nacionalna-Patrioticna Partija) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... The Union of Patriotic Forces and Militaries of the Reserve Zashtita (Sajuz na Patrioticnite Sili i Voinite ot Zapaca Zacšita) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... United Democratic Forces is a Bulgarian parliamentary coalition formed in 1997. ... The Union of Democratic Forces (Bulgarian: Съюз на демократичните сили, Saiuz na demokratichnite sili) is a political party in Bulgaria, founded in December 1989 as a union of eleven political ogranizations in opposition to the Communist government. ... The Democratic Party (Demokratičeska Partija) is a center-right party in Bulgaria. ... The Bulgarian Agrarian Peoples Union-United (Balgarski Zemedelski Naroden Sajuz-Obedinen) is a political party in Bulgaria. ... The Georges Day Movement (Dviženie Gergiovden) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... The Movement for an Equal Public Model (Dviženie za ravnopraven model DROM) is a political party in Bulgaria. ... The Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria (Demokrati za Silna Balgarija) is a political party in Bulgaria established by former Bulgarian Prime Minister Ivan Kostov (1997-2001). ... The Bulgarian Peoples Union (Balgarskij Naroden Sajuz) is an electoral alliance(center-right) in Bulgaria. ... The Bulgarian Agrarian Peoples Union-Peoples Union (Balgarski Zemedelski Naroden Sajuz-Naroden Sajuz) is an agrarian-conservative party in Bulgaria. ... The Internal Macedonian Revolutionary Organization-Bulgarian National Movement (Vatreshna Makedonska Revolyucionna Organizaciya-Balgarsko Nacionalno Dvizhenie) is a nationalist political party in Bulgaria. ... The Union of Free Democrats (Sajuz na svobodnite demokrati) is a conservative political party in Bulgaria, led by Stefan Sofiyanski. ...

External links

• Народно събрание на Република България/National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria, Official website
• Bulgaria The National Assembly