Presidency of the Republic of BulgariaGovernment

The Presidency of the Republic of Bulgaria is the institution representing the head of state of Bulgaria, embodying national unity and representing the country in international relations. Operating within a parliamentary republic, the president serves as the supreme commander-in-chief of the armed forces, holds limited veto power over legislation, and appoints caretaker governments during political crises. Established in 1990 during the post-communist democratic transition, the office was formally codified under the 1991 Constitution, with Zhelyu Zhelev elected as the nation's first directly elected president in 1992.