Bulgaria's Constitutional Court has struck down Parliament's decision that required the Council of Ministers to submit legislation for the country's accession to the Charter of the Board of Peace, a new international initiative launched by the United States.
The ruling was issued under constitutional case No. 7/2026, initiated at the request of the Council of Ministers. The case was assigned to Constitutional Court Judge Galina Toneva.
In its decision, the Court relied on established constitutional practice, concluding that the National Assembly cannot extend its authority into areas reserved for other branches of government. The judges found that Parliament exceeded its constitutional powers by obliging both the Council of Ministers and the foreign minister to take actions that are not required under either the Constitution or the Law on International Treaties of the Republic of Bulgaria.
According to the Court, while Parliament has the authority to ratify international agreements, that power does not include directing the executive branch to begin the ratification process. The decision on whether and when to initiate such a procedure remains solely within the competence of the government.
