This decision was taken by the parliament with 92 votes in favor, 21 against and 13 abstentions with the amendments to the Diplomatic Service Act adopted at first reading. The draft bill moved by the Council of Ministers was supported by the parliamentary groups of GERB and the Blue Coalition as well as by independent MPs. The parliamentary group of the Coalition for Bulgaria voted against the bill, while the Movement for Rights and Freedoms and the Ataka parliamentary groups abstained. The changes envision for ambassadors who are still active, with proven connections to the communist secret services to be removed and given other appointments within the diplomatic corps. In the future those applying for diplomatic positions will be required to give a written consent to be checked of any prior affiliation with the DS before appointment.
The amendments to the Diplomatic Service Act determine in details the powers of the Foreign Minister and introduce for the first time the post of Permanent Secretary  as the highest ranking post in the diplomatic service. The bill also foresees the creation of extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador's positions for countries where Bulgaria has not established diplomatic missions, who are to serve in Bulgaria. In the future the appointments of special envoys and coordinators for special missions will not require the person to be a career diplomat but rather one with proven qualifications and experience in carrying out foreign missions. The appointments at trainees attache's positions in the Foreign Ministry will be based on open competitions. Other competitions will be carried for particular positions. The structure of the Foreign Ministry is to consist of General Directorates, headed by Directors-General and is brought in line almost completely  with the rest of the foreign offices in Central and East Europe.

The National Assembly adopted important changes to the Electronic Communications Act abolishing the automatic renewal of contracts for mobile services. The renewal of the contract could only be made with the prior consent and signature of the consumer. In the absence of the latter after its expiration the contract is considered to be without term and could be terminated on one month notice. The contract for mobile services could not be longer than 24 months.