Parliament to question Interior Minister over corruption in public procurement
The Bulgarian Parliament is set to hold an important hearing for Minister of Interior Ivan Demerdzhiev. The topic of the discussion concerns serious evidence of corrupt practices related to public procurement for the construction of guardrails along the country's motorways.
The issue of the quality and safety of road infrastructure is of great importance to all Bulgarian citizens. Members of Parliament will seek answers regarding the transparency in the allocation of road maintenance contracts and whether all legal requirements were met in the selection of contractors.
Minister Demerdzhiev is expected to present information on the inspections carried out by law enforcement authorities regarding the case. Deputies will have the opportunity to ask their questions related to potential misuse of public funds intended for ensuring safety on the motorways in 2026.
This hearing is part of the institutions' efforts to strengthen control over the spending of state money. The public is following the case closely, as the state of the road network directly affects the safety of travelers in Bulgaria.
It remains to be seen what the next steps of the Parliament will be and whether concrete measures will be taken against those responsible if violations are proven. The results of this hearing will be key for future public procurement in the road infrastructure sector.