"Bulgaria's newly appointed prime minister on Thursday reaffirmed that his country's pro-Western orientation is a core value" and a strategic commitment, as it prepares for April elections. Speaking to the National Assembly after he and his ministers took the oath of office, Andrey Gyurov said that Bulgaria will support efforts to achieve a lasting and just peace in Ukraine. He said that the government would work closely with its allies in the European Union and NATO."
"Gyurov, a 50-year-old economist, had served as deputy governor of the Bulgarian central bank since 2023. He was also a lawmaker and floor leader of the reformist We Continue the Change group in parliament. His appointment came after the previous governing coalition, led by the center-right GERB party, resigned at the end of 2025, following nationwide protests sparked by public anger over corruption and perceived injustice."
The Independent requests donations to keep reporters on the ground covering issues such as reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech. The outlet investigates financial and political matters and produces documentaries like 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent maintains free access to reporting and asks supporters who can afford it to help fund quality journalism. Andrey Gyurov, Bulgaria's newly appointed prime minister, reaffirmed a pro-Western orientation as a core value and strategic commitment ahead of April elections. Gyurov pledged support for a lasting, just peace in Ukraine and closer cooperation with EU and NATO allies. His appointment followed the resignation of the previous coalition after nationwide anti-corruption protests.
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