Sergei Stanishev

Bulgarian politician and Prime Minister

Sergei Stanishev - Bulgarian politician and Prime Minister
Born

May 5th, 1966
59 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Bulgaria

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Served as the 46th Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 2005 to 2009. Led the Bulgarian Socialist Party during his political career and was a significant figure in the country's transition to democracy. Played a key role in Bulgaria joining NATO in 2004 and the European Union in 2007, contributing to Bulgaria's integration into European structures.

Served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 2005 to 2009

Led the Bulgarian Socialist Party

Facilitated Bulgaria's NATO and EU memberships

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