New Triple Coalition? Borissov Open to the Idea of an Expert Cabinet: GERB - BSP after New Elections, DPS Agrees

The leadership meeting organized by the parliamentary group, the receiver of the third mandate to form a government - BSP - began in the National Assembly.

The chairwoman of the Bulgarian Socialist Party Kornelia Ninova talked about management priorities with the leaders of GERB Boyko Borissov, DPS Mustafa Karadayi and "Bulgarian Rise" Stefan Yanev.

As expected, the leaders of "We Continue the Change", "Democratic Bulgaria" and "Vazrazhdane" did not come to the meeting.

At the beginning of the talks, BSP leader Kornelia Ninova stated that the socialists were surprised by the absence of "We Continue the Change" and "Democratic Bulgaria" and described this decision as a "lack of will and desire to deal with the pressing problems".

"Our desire is to talk about how, after overcoming the political crisis, to solve the remaining crises with the full understanding that we are different ideologically and politically and will remain so.

We extended an invitation to everyone precisely because of this desire. We are surprised that the chairmen of 'We Continue the Change' and 'Democratic Bulgaria' are not here. After analyzing the public statements of the parties, we have found four common issues - the laws on the Recovery Plan, Budget 2023, Schengen and Judicial Reform. These priorities have also been declared by the colleagues who are now absent. Obviously, this is a declaration of words only, but lacks will and desire. Whether this conversation will lead to the formation of a government and majorities is another question, but today we are faced with these 4 questions. If there is a desire, a way will be found, if there is no desire, a reason will be found. As a responsible party, we call on you to find a way,"...