Ivaylo Valchev
Bulgarian politician (born 1972)
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Ivaylo Vanev Valchev (Bulgarian: Ивайло Ванев Вълчев; 9 January 1972) is a Bulgarian poet, screenwriter, lyricist, and politician of There is Such a People (ITN). He was elected member of the European Parliament in 2024.[1]
Ivaylo Valchev | |
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| Member of the European Parliament for Bulgaria | |
| Assumed office 16 July 2024 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| In office 12 April 2023 – 18 June 2024 | |
| Constituency | Burgas |
| In office 15 April 2021 – 15 September 2021 | |
| Constituency | Burgas |
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| Born | 9 January 1972 |
| Party | There is Such a People |
| Other political affiliations | European Conservatives and Reformists |
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Early life and career
Valchev was born in Burgas in 1972,[2] as the son of Vanyo Valchev.[3] He has written several songs for Ku-Ku Band, which includes ITN leader Slavi Trifonov.[4] In 1999 he wrote PFC CSKA Sofia's anthem "Sartsa cherveni".[5] He co-wrote "Planet of the Children", which represented Bulgaria in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2014,[6] as well as "Colour of Hope", which represented Bulgaria in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2015.[7]
Political career
Valchev was a member of the National Assembly in 2021, in the 45th and 46th meetings of the parliament.[8] In the 2023 Sofia mayoral election, he was the candidate of the ITN for mayor of Sofia.[9] He was elected to the European Parliament in 2024,[1] and in July 2024 was elected member of the European Conservatives and Reformists Group Executive.[10]
