Desislava Atanasova

Desislava Valcheva Atanasova (; born 8 October 1978) is a Bulgarian lawyer and politician serving as a judge of the Constitutional Court since 2024. She was a member of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2012 and from 2013 to 2024. From 2012 to 2013, she served as Minister of Health. On 31 January 2025 Atanasova was chosen to represent Bulgaria in the Venice Commission.

Early life and education

Desislava Atanasova was born on 8 October 1978 in Dulovo, Bulgaria. She graduated with a master's degree in law from the University of National and World Economy in 2001. She later obtained additional master's degrees in political science and diplomacy (2009) and in European integration (2011) from Veliko Tarnovo University.

On 16 March 2012, Prime Minister Boyko Borisov nominated her as Minister of Health, and she assumed office on 21 March 2012. She received the support of 159 members of parliament. Borislav Belazelkov was appointed as her deputy.