The National Assembly began Wednesday’s plenary session with a minute of silence in memory of MP Lyuben Dilov Jr., who died the previous day. The proposal was made by GERB lawmaker Toma Bikov, who described it as “the most difficult procedure I have ever carried out.” Parliament Speaker Mihaela Dotsova said Dilov-sin had left a lasting mark on Bulgarian public life. Following a 30-minute break, lawmakers resumed debate on second-reading amendments to the so-called extended budget for 2026,