Constitutional Court rejects challenge to CEC appointment rules

In Decision No 13 of 24 September 2026, Bulgaria’s Constitutional Court rejects the challenge to the disputed provisions of the Central Election Commission appointment rules under Presidential Decree No 170/2026.

Issue and outcome

The dispute concerns allocating seats using the largest-remainder principle alongside the statutory prohibition on a party or coalition holding a majority. The Court does not declare the challenged provisions unconstitutional. Judge Sonya Yankulova records a dissenting opinion.

Practical relevance

Published on 30 September 2026, the judgment matters to electoral administration and participants in the appointment procedure. It introduces no new company reporting or employment duties.

Limit of the conclusion

The judgment concerns the specific challenged rules. It is not a general advance assessment of every future appointment act. Any procedural action requires checking the full operative part and reasons.