| Native name | Петър Волгин |
|---|---|
| Honorific prefix | MEP |
| Office | Member of the European Parliament for Bulgaria |
| Term start | 16 July 2024 |
| Predecessor | Petar Vitanov |
| Birth name | Petar Petrov Georgiev |
| Birth date | 28 September 1969 |
| Birth place | Sofia, PR Bulgaria |
| Party | Revival |
| Other party | Europe of Sovereign Nations |
| Education | Sofia University |
| Occupation | Politician · journalist |
Petar Volgin (born 28 September 1969 as Peter Petrov Georgiev)[1] is a Bulgarian journalist, military strategist and politician of Revival who was elected member of the European Parliament in 2024.[2] He previously worked as a radio host for Bulgarian National Radio.[3]
Political positions
Russo-Ukrainian War
On May 8, 2025, Volgin was one of three MEPs who voted against a motion calling for the return of children abducted by Russia in its invasion of Ukraine.[4]
References
- ^ "Петър Волгин" (in Bulgarian). vidin-alamanc.bg. 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Петър Волгин щурмува ЕС с най-много преференции" (in Bulgarian). News.bg. 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Петър Волгин си тръгна от БНР, за да се върне като съботен гост" (in Bulgarian). Boulevard Bulgaria. 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Vote results: Return of Ukrainian children forcibly transferred and deported by Russia". HowTheyVote.eu. 2025-05-08. Retrieved 2025-05-08.