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Bulgarian politician (born 1972) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 January 1972 |
Political party | There is Such a People |
Other political affiliations | European Conservatives and Reformists |
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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]
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]
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