39th National Assembly of Bulgaria
39th National Assembly 39-то Народно събрание | |
|---|---|
| History | |
| Founded | July 5, 2001 |
| Disbanded | June 17, 2005 |
| Preceded by | 38th National Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 40th National Assembly |
| Leadership | |
Deputy Speakers | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 240 |
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Political groups | Government (141) Opposition (99) |
| Meeting place | |
| National Assembly Building, Sofia | |
| Website | |
| parliament.bg | |
The Thirty-Ninth National Assembly (Bulgarian: Тридесет и деветото народно събрание) was a convocation of the National Assembly of Bulgaria, formed according to the results of the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, held on 17 June 2001.[1]
History
The 39th National Assembly elected the Sakskoburggotski Government, headed by the former Tsar of Bulgaria Simeon Sakskoburggotski and his new centrist NDSV party in a coalition with the DPS, another centrist party. [2] The ODS and the BSP both declared themselves in opposition to the government.[3][4]
During the four years of its term, the 40th National Assembly saw Bulgaria become a Member of NATO and sign its accession treaty to the European Union.[5]
References
- ^ "Списък с депутатите от 39-тото Народно събрание". Plovdiv24.bg. July 11, 2005.
- ^ "НДСВ и ДПС се разбраха за министрите". Mediapool.bg. July 27, 2005.
- ^ "Симеон Сакскобургготски: "ОДС не пожелаха да се коалират"". Dnevnik. July 20, 2001.
- ^ "БСП не ги подкрепя". Dnevnik. July 1, 2001.
- ^ "NATO Update: NATO welcomes seven new members". NATO. April 2, 2004.