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National Assembly accepts Hristo Ivanov’s resignation

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With a majority of 225 votes, the MPs terminated the powers of Hristo Ivanov, who resigned as a member of parliament. Immediately after the elections on June 9, Hristo Ivanov resigned as chairman of "Yes, Bulgaria" and stated that he was giving up his parliamentary seat because of the results of the elections. However, Ivanov did not submit an application for refusal to the CEC and was registered as an elected MP. After the swearing-in, Ivanov officially resigned.



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