Radostin Vasilev радостин василев

Radostin Vasilev радостин василев

 

Radostin Vasilev: Life, Career, and Politics

Name: Radostin Petev Vasilev
Date of Birth: January 1, 1985 Wikipedia+2bg.wikipedia.org+2
Place of Birth: Pleven, Bulgaria fakti.bg+2dariknews.bg+2
Education: Law degree, Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” Wikipedia+3fakti.bg+3dariknews.bg+3
Profession: Lawyer, politician fakti.bg+3Wikipedia+3ПП - МЕЧ+3

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Early Life and Legal Career

Radostin Vasilev was born in Pleven, a city in northern Bulgaria. bgizbori.eu+2bg.wikipedia.org+2 As a young man, he pursued legal studies and graduated from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” with a law degree. dariknews.bg+3fakti.bg+3ПП - МЕЧ+3

Political Career and Public Offices

Parliamentary Service

Vasilev was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in Bulgaria’s National Assembly (for the Pleven constituency) in multiple terms: in the 45th, 46th, and 47th assemblies. Wikipedia+3bg.wikipedia.org+3ПП - МЕЧ+3 He also served on parliamentary committees, including being chair of the legal (justice) committee in the 45th Assembly. bg.wikipedia.org+2ПП - МЕЧ+2

Minister of Youth and Sports

On December 13, 2021, Vasilev was appointed as Minister of Youth and Sports in the government led by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov. ПП - МЕЧ+3Wikipedia+3bg.wikipedia.org+3 He held the office until 

Formation of MECh (Morality, Unity, Honour) Party

In early 2024, Vasilev founded a new political party known by its Bulgarian acronym MECh (in English: Morality, Unity, Honour). Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 He became the leader of MECh. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2 The party is positioned with strong emphasis on anti-corruption, anti-establishment rhetoric, and promises to restore rule of law and confront organized crime in Bulgaria. Wikipedia+2ПП - МЕЧ+2

In parliamentary debates and media appearances, Vasilev has frequently criticized dominant political parties like GERB and DPS, viewing them as entrenched interests harming Bulgaria’s democratic development. BTA+3fakti.bg+3Wikipedia+3

In March 2025, the Parliament chair dissolved the MECh parliamentary group on procedural grounds (insufficient members). Vasilev contested the decision as unlawful. BTA+3BTA+3ПП - МЕЧ+3

Controversies and Challenges

Vasilev’s political journey has not been free from controversies:

• In May 2023, he released an audio recording of an internal party meeting in We Continue the Change, which caused a political uproar and led to accusations that he was under threat or pressure. bg.wikipedia.org+3Bulgarian National Bank+3fakti.bg+3

• The prosecutor's office also formally charged him for alleged coercion in relation to former MP Hristinka Ivanova. Bulgarian National Bank+2Bulgarian National Bank+2

• Local media have raised questions about certain contracts and appointments linked to young organizations and speculation about favoritism in public tenders. Breaking.bg+25gmedia.bg+2

Personal Life

Vasilev is reportedly married to a woman named Nina, who also studied law, and they have children. www.24chasa.bg+1 He is active on social media and maintains a legal firm that continues managing cases even while he is engaged in politics. Instagram+1

Significance and Outlook

Radostin Vasilev is among the younger generation of Bulgarian politicians attempting to reshape the country’s political landscape. Having already held ministerial office and founded his own party, he presents himself as an anti-system force challenging traditional power structures.