Lawmakers in Bulgaria have decided to delay the liberalization of household electricity prices through amendments to the Energy Act. The exact length of the postponement – either two or five years – will be determined before the second reading in the plenary session. The BSP-United Left is advocating for a two-year delay, while "There Is Such a People" (TISP) is pushing for a five-year postponement. The government's rationale for delaying the liberalization is to shield households from