Figure linked to Systemic Issues MONITORING
Status: active. Linked to 3 cases: Systemic Issues MONITORING, Leaked Photos Scandal (2021), Relationship with Peevski. 3 known connections.
Biography
Born: 1959, Bankya
Roles: PM (2009-2013, 2014-2017, 2017-2021), GERB founder
Party: GERB (Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria)
Background: Former firefighter, bodyguard (including to ex-PM Zhivkov's grandson)
Prime Minister Terms
2009-2013: First GERB government
2014-2017: Second term (coalition)
2017-2021: Third term (coalition)
Multiple resignations and returns
Current Status (2026)
GERB remains major political force
Multiple attempts at coalition formation
Political instability continues
Cases Involved
Systemic Issues MONITORING
Status: No personal conviction, but systemic concerns EU monitoring of rule of law during tenure Procurement irregularities under GERB governments Construction sector favoritism allegations EU funds misuse concerns
Leaked Photos Scandal (2021)
Photos showed cash, weapons in bedroom Borissov claimed doctored images Undermined credibility
Relationship with Peevski
Complex, shifting alliances Media-political nexus concerns Both influential in Bulgarian politics
Connections
Delyan Peevski (🇧🇬)
Media oligarch, complex relationship
GERB Party (🇧🇬)
Founder
EU Commission
Monitoring