Bulgarian National Assembly Halts Meetings Amid Election Campaign

The majority in the Bulgarian National Assembly has opted to suspend regular plenary sessions and committee meetings for the duration of the pre-election campaign leading up to the parliamentary elections. The decision, which comes amidst a backdrop of heightened political tension and anticipation, has elicited both support and criticism from various quarters.

With 140 votes in favor from the GERB, WCC-DB, and DPS factions, the proposal to halt meetings until the convening of the newly elected National Assembly received majority approval....