Political debate in Bulgaria: Accusations against Vice President Iotova regarding pardons

Published 2026-10-21

Political tension in Bulgaria has intensified after representatives of the "Democratic Bulgaria" coalition leveled serious accusations against Vice President Iliana Iotova. According to them, the office of the Vice President systematically pardons individuals convicted of drug trafficking, which has sparked widespread public outcry.

"Democratic Bulgaria" claims to have analyzed a series of pardon decrees issued in recent years. They express concern that such decisions undermine the efforts of the judicial system in the fight against organized crime and the distribution of prohibited substances in the country.

For its part, the administration of the President and Vice President defended its actions. They emphasized that every pardon decision is made after careful review of the documents by a special commission and within the scope of the Vice President's constitutional powers. According to them, pardons are granted only for humanitarian reasons or in cases of proven good behavior by the convicts.

The case has raised important questions regarding the transparency of pardon procedures in Bulgaria. Civil society and political analysts are calling for greater clarity in the decision-making process to avoid doubts about the objectivity of the institutions.

Currently, the topic remains the subject of intense discussions in the National Assembly. The debate is expected to continue until greater clarity is achieved regarding the criteria used to determine the individuals who receive a presidential pardon.

Sources: News.bg

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