Parliament eyes security chiefs, car rules and fuel stocks

Bulgaria’s parliament will hear testimony on Thursday from leaders of two security agencies addressing separate controversies. Denyo Denev, acting chairman of the State Agency for National Security, faces questions about emergency fuel reserves needed during potential shortages. Emil Tonev, head of the National Security Service, must explain which lawmakers receive protection details and the justification for such assignments.

Legislators are examining government proposals to reorganize the presidential motor pool. The plan would transfer Security Service personnel to the presidential administration, along with vehicles currently assigned to the presidency. Cars would continue receiving maintenance at Security Service facilities if both parties reach an agreement. Lawmakers will also review amendments from DPS-New Beginning that would prohibit private citizens from lending personal vehicles to the Security Service and bar equipping civilian cars with special traffic privileges.

The measures follow a parliamentary decision stripping the president of access to Security Service vehicles. President Rumen Radev has since arrived at official functions driving his personal automobile. The Committee on Internal Order and Security will conduct initial votes on modifications to the National Security Service Act affecting the presidential fleet.