Candidates vying for positions on Bulgaria’s Central Election Commission (CEC) underwent a final review today with Vice President Iliana Iotova. The hearings aimed to assess the nominees’ commitment to political neutrality, a key requirement for the role. Concerns were raised during the process regarding the candidates’ ability to demonstrate complete independence. The CEC is responsible for overseeing and administering elections in Bulgaria. President Rumen Radev is expected to issue a decree appointing the new commission members following the conclusion of the review. This appointment is a crucial step in preparing for upcoming elections, ensuring a transparent and fair electoral process. The timing of the decree’s release was not immediately specified.