Denkov Government

102nd Cabinet of Bulgaria
2023–present
Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov
Date formed6 June 2023 (2023-06-06)
People and organisations
PresidentRumen Radev
Prime MinisterNikolai Denkov, PP
Deputy Prime MinisterMariya Gabriel, GERB
No. of ministers20
Ministers removed0
Total no. of members20
Member parties
Status in legislatureMajority coalition
132 / 240 (55%)
Opposition parties
Opposition leaders
History
Election(s)2023
Legislature term(s)49th National Assembly
PredecessorSecond Donev Government

The Denkov Government is the 102nd[1] cabinet of Bulgaria. It was approved by the parliament on 6 June 2023, and is a majority coalition of GERB and PP–DB.[2][3][4][5] Per the coalition agreement, it is set to be a rotation government, where PP–DB's Nikolai Denkov would start with the premiership, with GERB's Mariya Gabriel serving as Deputy Prime Minister, and after nine months, the two would switch positions.[6][7]

Investiture

Investiture vote
Ballot → 6 June 2023
Yes
131 / 240
No
69 / 240
Abstentions
  • None
0 / 240
Absentees
40 / 240
Source: Sofia Globe

Cabinet

The cabinet consists of the following ministries:[8]

PortfolioMinisterTook officeLeft officeParty
Prime Minister6 June 2023Incumbent PP
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Foreign Affairs		6 June 2023Incumbent GERB
Minister of Finance6 June 2023Incumbent PP
Minister of Internal Affairs
Kalin Stoyanov
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Regional Development and Public Works
Andrey Tsekov
6 June 2023Incumbent PP
Minister of Labour and Social Policy
Ivanka Shalapatova
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Defence6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Justice6 June 2023Incumbent Yes, Bulgaria!
Minister of Education and Science
Galin Tsokov
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Health
Hristo Hinkov
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Culture
Krastyu Krastev
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Environment and Waters6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Agriculture and Food
Kiril Marinov Vatev
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Transport and Communications
Georgi Gvozdeikov
6 June 2023Incumbent PP
Minister of Economy and Industry
Bogdan Bogdanov
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Innovation and Growth
Milena Stoycheva
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Energy
Rumen Radev
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of e-Government
Alexander Yolovski
6 June 2023Incumbent Independent
Minister of Tourism
Zaritsa Dinkova
6 June 2023Incumbent Green Movement
Minister of Youth and Sports
Dimitar Iliev
6 June 2023Incumbent PP

In October 2023 three of the opposition parties in the 49th National Assembly of Bulgaria, "Vazrazhdane", the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) and There Is Such a People (ITN), submitted a first motion of no confidence against the Denkov cabinet over its policy in the energy sector.[9] The government survived the no-confidence vote on 13 October.[10] The government was supported by 143 members of parliament from the political groups of GERB, PP-DB and DPS.[11]

Tenure

Relation to the outgoing Caretaker Cabinet and Presidential institution

Upon the completion of the investiture vote in parliament, the Donev Caretaker Cabinet began the procedure for the transition of power to the newly appointed Denkov government.

On the 6th of June, Prime Minister-Elect Denkov met with outgoing Caretaker Prime Minister Donev, in an official ceremony. During the ceremony, Donev expressed hope that the regular cabinet would continue working on the development of the country and stated that he believed that the new government had the same "strategic priorities" as the outgoing caretaker one.[12] Radev further stated that he, as the nominal commander-in-chief of the Bulgarian Armed Forces should have greater involevement in determining the foreign policy direction of the country. Denkov, on the other hand, expressed criticisms of the action of the Caretaker Cabinet, specifically accusing the Caretaker Cabinet of sabotaging the transfer of power by submitting the resignations of all ministerial staff, including vice-ministers.[13]

Vote of No Confidence (October 2023)

Vote of No Confidence
Ballot → 13 October 2023
Yes
71 / 240
No
143 / 240
Abstentions
  • None
0 / 240
Absentees
26 / 240
Source: DarikNews

Vote of No Confidence (November 2023)

Vote of No Confidence
Ballot → 22 November 2023
Yes
71 / 240
No
155 / 240
Abstentions
  • None
0 / 240
Absentees
14 / 240
Source: National Assembly

References

  1. ↑ "The path to power: How we reached the Denkov-Gabriel government". nova.bg (in Bulgarian). 6 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Bulgaria's National Assembly elects Denkov government". The Sofia Globe. 2023-06-06. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  3. ↑ "The New Prime Minister of Bulgaria: Who is Nikolay Denkov?". Novinite. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  4. ↑ "Bulgaria Finally has a Regular Government (CHRONOLOGY OF EVENTS)". Novinite. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  5. ↑ "Who's Who in Proposed Government Lineup". Bulgarian News Agency. Retrieved 2023-06-06.
  6. ↑ "ГЕРБ и ПП-ДБ правят правителство, Денков и Габриел ще са премиери за по 9 месеца (видео)". Mediapool.bg (in Bulgarian). 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  7. ↑ "ГЕРБ и новата коалиция тръгват заедно към втория мандат със заявка за кабинет с ротационен премиер". Dnevnik (in Bulgarian). 2023-05-22. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  8. ↑ Council of Ministers of the Republic of Bulgaria. "Състав на правителството" [Composition of the Government]. gov.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 7 June 2023.
  9. ↑ https://bnr.bg/en/post/101887493/three-opposition-parties-submit-motion-of-no-confidence-in-denkov-cabinet
  10. ↑ https://www.rferl.org/a/bulgaria-government-survives-no-confidence-vote-denkov/32636285.html
  11. ↑ https://www.bta.bg/en/news/bulgaria/545114-denkov-cabinet-survives-no-confidence-vote
  12. ↑ "Донев предаде властта на новия кабинет, Денков: Гърбина да ни е яка". gov.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2 January 2023.
  13. ↑ "Денков обвини Донев в саботаж на новия кабинет заради освобождаването на всички зам.-министри". gov.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2 January 2023.
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