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Petkov Government
Flag of Bulgaria.svg
96th Cabinet of Bulgaria
2021–present
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The government takes the oath in the National Assembly
Date formed 13 December 2021 (2021-12-13)
People and organisations
President Rumen Radev
Prime Minister Kiril Petkov
Deputy Prime Ministers
No. of ministers 21
Member parties
  • We Continue the Change (PP)
  • BSP for Bulgaria (BSPzB)
  • There Is Such a People (ITN)
  • Democratic Bulgaria (DB)
Status in legislature Majority coalition
134 / 240 (56%)
Opposition parties
Opposition leaders
History
Election(s) November 2021
Legislature term(s) 47th National Assembly
Predecessor Second Yanev Government

The Petkov Government was the 96th government of Bulgaria. It was led by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. This government was also known as the Four-party coalition cabinet. It was formed after the November 2021 parliamentary election. The National Assembly officially approved it on December 13, 2021.

Understanding the Bulgarian Government

What is a Government Cabinet?

A government cabinet is like a team of important leaders. These leaders are called ministers. Each minister is in charge of a specific area, like education or health. The cabinet works together to run the country. They make decisions and create policies for everyone.

How Governments are Formed

After an election, different political parties might need to work together. This is called a coalition government. The Petkov Government was a coalition of four parties. They joined forces to have enough support in the parliament. This way, they could pass laws and govern effectively.

Meet the Petkov Government Cabinet

The Petkov Government had many ministers. Each one had an important job. Here are some of the key members and their roles:

Portfolio Minister Took office Left office Party
Prime Minister   Kiril Petkov 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Deputy Prime Minister for EU funds
Minister of Finance
  Asen Vasilev 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Deputy Prime Minister for Good Governance   Kalina Konstantinova 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Deputy Prime Minister for Economy and Industry
Minister of Economy and Industry
  Korneliya Ninova 13 December 2021 Incumbent BSP for Bulgaria
Deputy Prime Minister for Regional Development and Public Works
Minister of Regional Development and Public Works
  Grozdan Karadjov 13 December 2021 Incumbent There Are Such People
Deputy Prime Minister for Climate Policies
Minister of Environment and Water
  Borislav Sandov 13 December 2021 Incumbent Democratic Bulgaria
Minister of Education and Science   Nikolai Denkov 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Interior   Boyko Rashkov 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Defense   Stefan Yanev 13 December 2021 1 March 2022 We Continue the Change
  Dragomir Zakov 1 March 2022 Incumbent Independent
Minister of Health   Asena Serbezova 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Transport and Communications   Nikolai Sabev 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Innovation and Growth   Daniel Lorer 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Culture   Atanas Atanasov 13 December 2021 Incumbent We Continue the Change
Minister of Labor and Social Policy   Georgi Gyokov 13 December 2021 Incumbent BSP for Bulgaria
Minister of Agriculture   Ivan Ivanov 13 December 2021 Incumbent BSP for Bulgaria
Minister of Tourism   Hristo Prodanov 13 December 2021 Incumbent BSP for Bulgaria
Minister of Foreign Affairs   Teodora Genchovska 13 December 2021 Incumbent There Are Such People
Minister of Energy   Alexander Nikolov 13 December 2021 Incumbent There Are Such People
Minister of Sports   Radostin Vassilev 13 December 2021 Incumbent There Are Such People
Minister of Justice   Nadezhda Yordanova 13 December 2021 Incumbent Democratic Bulgaria
Minister of e-Government   Bozhidar Bozhanov 13 December 2021 Incumbent Democratic Bulgaria

See also

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