site.btaCabinet Establishes Organizing Committee for Eurovision 2027

The government has established an organizing committee to run and coordinate the preparation and holding of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest in Bulgaria, the government press service said on Friday.

The committee will be chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Ivo Hristov. The rest of the members will be the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance; the Deputy Prime Minister responsible for the management of European funds; the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, of Interior, of Health, of Culture, of Youth and Sports, and of Tourism, as well as the Director General of the Bulgarian National Television. If necessary, the Chair may invite representatives of other state bodies, local government bodies, and other organizations relevant to the preparation and conduct of the competition.

The committee will ensure effective interaction between the competent institutions and stakeholders involved in the preparation and conduct of the competition. It will propose measures and coordinate the implementation of issues related to the selection and preparation of the venue for the competition, financial provision, security and public order, infrastructure and provision of accompanying events, information and communication activities and the international representation of Bulgaria, as well as other issues related to the preparation and conduct of the competition.

By June 30, 2026, the organizing committee will prepare an action plan, which will be submitted for consideration and adoption by the Council of Ministers. The organizing committee is also expected to monitor and coordinate the implementation of the action plan adopted by the government.