Petkov Government facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Petkov Government |
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![]() 96th Cabinet of Bulgaria |
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2021–present | |
![]() The government takes the oath in the National Assembly
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Date formed | 13 December 2021 |
People and organisations | |
President | Rumen Radev |
Prime Minister | Kiril Petkov |
Deputy Prime Ministers |
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No. of ministers | 21 |
Member parties |
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Status in legislature | Majority coalition 134 / 240 (56%)
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Opposition parties | |
Opposition leaders |
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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.
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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 | |
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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
In Spanish: Gobierno Petkov para niños