Simeon is one of the last living heads of state from the pre-World War II-era and he is also the only monarch in history who became head of the state through democratic nation-wide elections, after 55 years of exile imposed on his family by the communists. It was a first for Bulgaria, for Europe and for the world. 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 Parvanov (Bulgarian: ) (born 28 June 1957) has been president of Bulgaria since 22 January 2002. ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska 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 ... Sergey Dmitrievich Stanishev (Bulgarian: Сергей Станишев) (born May 5, 1966), Bulgarian politician, is Chairman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP). ... The Bulgarian Socialist Party (Bulgarian: Bălgarska Socialističeska Partija or Българска социалистическа партия) (BSP or БСП) is a political party in Bulgaria and successor to the Bulgarian Communist Party. ... The Council of Ministers building in central Sofia The Council of Ministers (Bulgarian: , Ministerski savet) is the main authority of the executive power in the Republic of Bulgaria. ... The National Assembly of Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Народното събрание, transliterated: Narodno Sabranie) is the unicameral parliament and body of the legislative of the Republic of Bulgaria. ... 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: Bălgarska 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. ... Municipalities of Bulgaria The provinces of Bulgaria are divided into municipalities (община, obshtina). ... 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. ... Meglena Kuneva Meglena Kuneva (Bulgarian: ) is a Bulgarian and European politician. ... The National Movement Simeon II (Bulgarian: Национално движение Симеон Втори or 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. ... 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. ... Image File history File links Ndsv_logo. ...

In 1996, fifty years after the 1946 referendum which was held in the presence of the Soviet army, Simeon II visited Bulgaria. In 2001 Simeon II proclaimed his will to return to Bulgaria for the common good. The Bulgarian politicians urgently passed a law forbidding participation in the Presidential elections if the candidate has not lived in Bulgaria for the past five years. This prevented Simeon II from participation in the Presidential elections. Simeon II made a decision to participate in the Parliamentary elections through his own party and on 6 April 2001 he announced the formation of a new political party, the National Movement for Simeon II ("NMSII"), dedicated to "reforms and political integrity." Simeon II himself promised a period of 800 days, after which the Bulgarian people would feel the positive effects of his government and would have higher standard of living. Simeon II won a land-slide victory in the democratic elections held on June 17, 2001. The king's party won 120 out of 240 seats in Parliament, overturning the two pre-existing political parties. Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha gave an oath as Prime Minister of Bulgaria on July 24, forming a coalition with the ethnic Turkish party Movement for Rights and Freedoms ("MRF"). He gave ministerial positions in his government mainly to technocrats and Western-educated economic specialists. In 2002 his efforts were recognised by his receiving the 2002 Path to Peace Award from the Path to Peace Foundation.[2] In 2005, Simeon formed a new coalition government with the Bulgarian Socialist Party and Turkish ethnic party Movement for Rights & Freedom.

Simeon's popularity declined during his four-year rule as Prime Minister. In particular, the 800 days economic quick fix program did not meet popular expectations. However, the development of Bulgaria's capital markets have moved forward, with the first Eurolev issue in 2004. Simeon II made Bulgaria member of NATO and speeded the accession to the EU. The pursuit of NATO membership faced serious opposition from Russia.

The "National Movement Simeon II" has developed into a liberal party which became a full member of the Liberal International at its Sofia Congress in May 2005. This is a list about liberalism and political parties around the world. ... Liberal International is a political international for international liberal parties. ... Position of Sofia in Bulgaria Coordinates: Country Bulgaria Province Sofia-City Government  - Mayor Boyko Borisov Area  - City 1,349 km²  (520. ...

At the last legislative elections on June 25, 2005, the king's party received 21.83% of the popular vote and 53 out of 240 seats. It remained a second political power, being overtaken by the Socialists (31%). No single party won a majority of seats. The Bulgarian Socialist party (former communists) tried to ignore the result of the elections and tried to form a coalition government not with the second political power, but with the Turkish ethnic party only. This coalition was headed on July 20 by Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev of the Bulgarian Socialist Party. At the Parliament it failed to win a majority of votes to form a new government. The new coalition government includes the Bulgarian Socialist Party, National Movement Simeon II and the ethnic Turkish party (Movement for Rights & Freedom). Simeon II was given the unofficial ceremonial post of Chairman of the Coalition. A legislature is a governmental deliberative body with the power to adopt laws. ... Elections in Bulgaria gives information on election and election results in Bulgaria. ... June 25 is the 176th day of the year (177th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 189 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

See also

• Liberalism
• Contributions to liberal theory
• Liberalism worldwide
• List of liberal parties
• Liberal democracy
• Liberalism and radicalism in Bulgaria

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External links

• National Movement Simeon II official site