Judicial Council Elections Begin Amid Scrutiny of Ruling Party Assets
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The campaign for the new Supreme Judicial Council has commenced with difficulties and escalating political intrigue. This comes alongside a new investigation into the assets and holdings of members associated with the ruling Progressive Bulgaria party, raising questions about their public declarations and wealth.
On the policy front, Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed that the Ministry of Education and Science plans to alter the 'money follows student' funding model. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health faces criticism from business representatives and experts, who argue it lacks the capacity to effectively determine drug prices or evaluate pharmaceutical products.
In other news, law enforcement has successfully dismantled a maritime drug trafficking operation and seized a significant quantity of contraband and counterfeit goods in Varna. Additionally, the Bulgarian football club Levski was eliminated from the Champions League.