Mihaela Dotsova, a Member of Parliament from Progressive Bulgaria, was elected Chair of the Parliament during the inaugural session of the 52nd National Assembly in Bulgaria. During the vote, 188 MPs representing Progressive Bulgaria, GERB-UDF, and the Movement for Rights and Freedom voted in favor of her nomination. Meanwhile, Peter Petrov, representing Vazrazhdane, received support from 12 MPs, facing opposition from 175 votes and 50 abstentions.
Addressing the assembly, Dotsova stated that the primary challenge facing Bulgaria is restoring best practices in the legislative process. She advocated for making lawmaking predictable rather than rushed, emphasizing that legislation should stem from thorough debate rather than mere procedural formality. Dotsova stressed that parliamentary acts must incorporate impact assessments, moving away from haphazard compilation.
She urged MPs to base their legislative efforts on the sustainability of decisions, rather than short-term political expediency. “Today more than ever, Bulgaria needs not only sustainable governance but also the restoration of the rule of law,” she asserted, noting the ongoing need to strengthen an independent state. Dotsova is the top-of-the-list candidate for Progressive Bulgaria in Sofia’s 23rd multi-member constituency.
She is a 42-year-old lawyer with significant experience in government administration and the legislative sector. Since 2017, her career has been connected with the Ministry of Environment and Water, where she headed the Legal Directorate for over seven years. Her professional background includes roles as chief secretary and head of the minister’s cabinet within the ministry, as well as legal practice at the National Assembly and the Sofia Regional Administration.
Dotsova holds a PhD in Administrative Law and Administrative Procedure.
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