Parliament rejected the proposal of people's representatives from "Vazrazhdane" and "There is such a people" for holding a national referendum with the question: "Do you agree that the Bulgarian lev should be the only official currency in Bulgaria until 2043?". This is broadcast by BTA.
The proposal was supported by 63 deputies ("Vazrazhdane", "There is such a people", "BSP for Bulgaria" and 12 non-members of a parliamentary group).
"Against" there were a total of 107 people's representatives, two abstained.
The proposal was opposed by GERB-SDS, PP-DB, PG of DPS and two independent deputies.