Bulgaria’s Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has terminated the process of selecting a new head of the National Investigative Service. The decision was unanimous, with eight votes in favor, following two consecutive meetings where no candidates were nominated. This marks a standstill in efforts to appoint a permanent leader for the investigative body. The lack of applicants raises questions about interest in the position and potential concerns regarding the role. The SJC initiated the selection process previously, but without sufficient participation, it has now been brought to a halt. It remains unclear when or if the council will relaunch the search for a new chief investigator. This situation potentially impacts the functioning and leadership stability of the National Investigative Service.