Bulgaria’s Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev has announced he will not be proposing Lyubomir Nikolov for the permanent position of Chief Secretary. Demerdzhiev stated he could not, in good conscience, support Nikolov’s appointment. The decision was revealed during a press briefing where the minister indicated he is continuing the search for a suitable candidate to fill the role. No specific reasons were given for the withdrawal of Nikolov’s potential nomination, though Demerdzhiev alluded to reservations about supporting him. This leaves the position of Chief Secretary, a key administrative role within the Ministry of Interior, vacant. The minister’s comments suggest a continued effort to find an individual he fully supports for the position. Further details regarding the search process are expected to be released in the coming days.