The Person of the Prince

The Prince of Bulgaria holds a position that is sacred and inviolable. He carries the title of Royal Highness, and his person is fully protected under the Constitution. The law treats the Prince with the utmost respect, reflecting both the dignity of the Crown and the stability of the state.

Legislative Prerogative

Convocation of the National Assembly

The Prince has the power to convene the National Assembly. Every year, from October 15th to December 15th, he calls the Assembly for its ordinary session. He may also summon it for extraordinary sessions whenever urgent State matters require immediate attention Istanbul Day Tour.

The Prince opens the session either personally or through a delegate. During the throne speech, he presents a detailed statement on the general condition of the country and specifies the bills and proposals that the Government plans to submit to the Assembly for approval.

At the end of the session, the closure follows the same ceremonial formalities as the opening.

Prorogation and Dissolution

The Prince may prorogue the Assembly, but the prorogation cannot exceed two months and may occur only once per session. In exceptionally serious cases, when conflicts arise between the legislature and the Prince or Government, the Prince may dissolve the Assembly and call new elections, leaving the resolution of the conflict to the nation itself.

Legislative Authority of the Prince

The direct influence of the Crown over the legislative process is significant:

The Prince, through his ministers, can initiate bills and propositions.

All laws passed by the Assembly are promulgated in the name of the Prince and take effect only after publication in the Official Journal.

Royal approval of laws must be granted during the session in which they are passed.

Additionally, the Prince may issue regulations and take emergency measures with the force of law whenever the State faces immediate internal or external threats. This ensures that the executive power can act swiftly in times of crisis while remaining under constitutional limits.

The legislative prerogative of the Prince balances monarchical authority with parliamentary representation. While the Crown retains significant powers, especially in emergencies, the Constitution ensures that laws and governance involve the National Assembly, reflecting the principles of modern constitutional monarchy in Bulgaria.