Issues in relation to which referendums are optional at the national level

According to the article 9(1) of the Act on direct participation of citizens in government and local government of 29 May 2009 through a national referendum, the citizens of the Republic of Bulgaria can directly decide on issues of national importance within the competence of the National Assembly.

According to Article 9(2) and Article 9(3) of the Act on direct participation of citizens in government and local government of 29 May 2009 the following issues may not be decided through a national referendum:

1. The issues within the jurisdiction of the Grand National Assembly;

2. The issues referred to in art. 84, ? 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 16 and 17, Art. 91, 91a, Art. 103 (2), Art. 130 (3), Art. 132 and Art. 147 (1) of the Constitution;

3. Taxes, labor and social security payments and contributions;

4. The state budget;

5. Internal rules of organization and operation of the National Assembly.

6. Codes and laws which govern the whole matter in a given area.