Boyko Borisov
Boyko Borisov is a Bulgarian civil servant who served as the Chief Secretary of the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior.
Political Figure
June 13, 1959
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Boyko Borisov, a notable Bulgarian civil servant and politician, has greatly influenced the nation’s political landscape. As the Chief Secretary of the Bulgarian Ministry of Interior, he held the rank of General from 2001 to 2005. In 2006, Borisov founded the right-leaning GERB party to address corruption and a failing political elite. He has been Bulgaria’s prime minister since 2017, with prior terms from 2009 to 2013 and 2014 to 2017, making him one of the longest-serving prime ministers in the country. Borisov’s time in office has been marred by controversy, including corruption allegations and connections to organized crime. Despite widespread protests and demands for his resignation, Borisov continues to be a prominent figure in Bulgarian politics.