Bulgaria: Opposition Parties Challenge Constitutional Amendments
As the National Assembly commences its sessions for 2024, the political landscape in Bulgaria is set for an early showdown, with opposition parties taking a decisive step to refer recent constitutional amendments to the Constitutional Court. The nationalist and pro-Russian party Vazrazhdane (Revival) and There Is Such a People (TISP) have jointly declared their intent to contest the amendments, bringing concerns over dual citizenship into sharp focus.
The proposed changes, particularly those related to the eligibility of individuals with dual citizenship to hold positions as cabinet ministers and MPs, have sparked a legal challenge....