site.btaTISP Proposes Ex-Deputy Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova for European Commissioner

The There Is Such a People (TISP) party on Tuesday proposed former deputy foreign minister Velislava Petrova for European commissioner. Unveiling the nomination, TISP's Stanislav Balabanov told a briefing at the National Assembly that the candidate should have a strong expert profile.

According to the party, Bulgaria is likely to keep its present portfolio in the European Commission, which is Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. Since 2023, the portfolio has been held by Iliana Ivanova.

Petrova is Chief Program Officer at the Brussels-based International Center for Future Generations, Balabanov said.