Central Election Commission Announces Final Results of Presidential Election: Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev Elected President and Vice President
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The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the final results of the presidential election in Bulgaria. By Decision No. 441, the commission declared Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev elected as President and Vice President of the Republic of Bulgaria.
The President and Vice President are elected by direct vote of the citizens. After voting has concluded, the CEC tallies the results and verifies that the election was held in accordance with the law. Only after that does the commission issue an official decision declaring the candidates elected.
With the CEC's decision, the electoral process officially concludes. Iliana Iotova and Kiril Valchev will take office in accordance with the Constitution of Bulgaria. The President is the head of state and represents the country in relations with other states. The Vice President assists the President and may stand in for them when necessary.
The announcement of the final results is an important step in the country's democratic process. News about the assumption of office and the first actions of the new President and Vice President will be reported later.
Sources: БНТ Новини
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