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Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria
Coat of arms of Bulgaria (lesser version).svg
Iliyana Yotova.jpg
Incumbent
Iliana Iotova

since 22 January 2017
Style Her Excellency
Residence Bojana Residence, Sofia
Term length Five years, renewable once
Formation 1 August 1990
First holder Atanas Semerdžiev

The Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria is an important job created by the Constitution of Bulgaria. It's the only active vice presidential role in the entire European Union (EU)!

The Vice President is chosen by people voting in an election, just like the President. Candidates for President and Vice President run together as a team. Once elected, they cannot hold any other government job.

The constitution says that the Vice President is the main helper to the President in their official duties.

Understanding the Vice President's Role

The Vice President of Bulgaria works closely with the President. They help with many important tasks for the country. This role is similar to a vice president in other countries.

How the Vice President is Chosen

The Vice President is elected by the people of Bulgaria. This happens at the same time as the presidential election. Voters choose a President and Vice President pair. They serve a five-year term and can be re-elected once.

A Look at Bulgaria's Past Leaders

Before the current system, Bulgaria had different leaders. From 1971 to 1990, the country was led by "Chairmen of the State Council." These chairmen had "First Deputy Chairmen" who were like their assistants. The State Council was removed on April 3, 1990. After that, the role of Vice President was created.

First Deputy Chairmen of the State Council (1971–1990)

Here are some of the people who served as First Deputy Chairmen of the State Council:

Deputy Chairmen of State Council of People's Republic of Bulgaria
First Deputy Chairman Time in Office Political Party Chairman
Picture Name Started Ended How Long
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Krastyu Trichkov
Krastyu Trichkov
Кръстю Тричков
(1923–?)
8 July 1971 27 July 1972 1 year, 19 days Fatherland Front Todor Zhivkov
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Georgi Andreev
Georgi Andreev
Георги Андреев
(1929−2011)
8 July 1971 30 April 1973 1 year, 296 days Fatherland Front Todor Zhivkov
Georgi Traykov
Георги Трайков
(1898–1975)
27 July 1972 1 November 1974 2 years, 97 days Fatherland Front Todor Zhivkov
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Petur Tanchev
Petur Tanchev
Петър Танчев
(1920–1992)
1 November 1974 14 December 1989 15 years, 43 days Fatherland Front Todor Zhivkov
Petar Mladenov
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Angel Dimitrov
Angel Dimitrov
Ангел Димитров
(1927–2005)
14 December 1989 3 April 1990 110 days Fatherland Front Petar Mladenov

Vice Presidents of Bulgaria (1990–Present)

The role of Vice President began in 1990.

Elected by Parliament (1990–1992)

The first Vice Presidents were chosen by the parliament, not by a public vote.

Vice Chairman
(Vice President)
Time in Office Political Party Chairman
(President)
Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Started Ended How Long
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Atanas Semerdzhiev
Atanas Semerdzhiev
Атанас Семерджиев
(1924–2015)
1 August 1990 22 January 1992 1 year, 174 days Bulgarian Socialist Party Zhelyu Zhelev

Directly Elected by the People (1992–Present)

Since 1992, the Vice Presidents have been chosen directly by the people of Bulgaria through elections.

Vice President Time in Office Political Party President
Picture Name
(Born–Died)
Started Ended How Long
Blaga Dimitrova
Блага Димитрова
(1922–2003)
22 January 1992 6 July 1993 1 year, 165 days Union of Democratic Forces Zhelyu Zhelev
No one in office 6 July 1993 22 January 1997 3 years, 200 days No one in office
Todor Kavaldzhiev Crop 2
Todor Kavaldzhiev
Todor Kavaldzhiev
Тодор Кавалджиев
(1934–2019)
22 January 1997 22 January 2002 5 years, 0 days United Democratic Forces Petar Stoyanov
Ангел Марин (12-12-2018)
Angel Marin
Angel Marin
Ангел Марин
(1942–2024)
22 January 2002 22 January 2012 10 years, 0 days Bulgarian Socialist Party Georgi Parvanov
Маргарита Попова
Margarita Popova
Margarita Popova
Маргарита Попова
(born 1956)
22 January 2012 22 January 2017 5 years, 0 days Independent / GERB Rosen Plevneliev
Iliyana Yotova
Iliana Iotova
Iliana Iotova
Илиана Йотова
(born 1964)
22 January 2017 Incumbent 8 years, 192 days Bulgarian Socialist Party Rumen Radev

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