In Bulgaria, a transitional government under Prime Minister Andrejus Gyurovas, the former Vice Chairman of the National Bank, has been officially sworn in by President Iliana Iotova. This government has been formed in response to a series of political upheavals and aims to restore trust in the electoral process by committing to conduct fair elections. Premier Gyurovas emphasized the urgency of this task, noting that previous elections were marred by fraud, vote buying, and controlled voting practices, which have tainted the democratic process in the country.

The transitional government is positioned to remain in power until a new government is established after the upcoming elections, which will mark the eighth elections since the parliamentary elections in April 2021. The resignation of former Prime Minister Rosen Shalakov's pro-Western government last December, following widespread protests against corruption, set the stage for this transitional administration. President Iotova explicitly tasked Andrejus Gyurovas with the responsibility of preparing the country for credible parliamentary elections, underscoring the importance of electoral integrity in this politically charged environment.

Gyurovas also reaffirmed Bulgaria’s commitment to NATO and the European Union and expressed support for Ukraine amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. The new cabinet's composition and its approach to governance will be closely monitored as it navigates the challenges of restoring public confidence in government and ensuring the electoral process is free from the issues that plagued its predecessors.