About
Nikolai Denkov is a Bulgarian politician and academic. He served as Prime Minister of Bulgaria from 2023 to 2024. A member of the PP party, he previously served as Member of the National Assembly from 2022 to 2023 and as Minister of Education and Science in 2017 and from 2021 to 2022. Denkov is also a respected physicist, physical chemist, and chemist, as well as a member of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and a lecturer at the University of Sofia.
Career Timeline
Minister of Education Appointment
Denkov becomes Minister of Education and Science for the first time, raising his profile.
Reappointed Education Minister
Second stint as Minister further cements his position in Bulgarian politics.
Member of National Assembly
Elected to the National Assembly, broadening his political influence.
Prime Minister of Bulgaria
Ascends to the role of Prime Minister, reaching the peak of his political career.
End of Prime Ministership
His time as Prime Minister concludes, transitioning back into a less prominent role.
Respected Academic and Politician
Continues to be a figure in Bulgarian politics and academia, although no longer at the forefront.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026