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The Bulgarian Socialist Party submitted a draft decision to remove the Immunity of Boyko Borissov
The chairman of Bulgarian Socialist Party Kornelia Ninova announced on the sidelines of parliament that the parliamentary group will submit a draft decision on removing the immunity of GERB leader Boyko Borissov.
Pro-Russia Protesters Vandalise European Commission HQ in Bulgaria
The House of Europe in Sofia on Sunday. Photo: Ivan Shishiev, https://www.facebook.com/etiuditenasofia.
"Such acts [are] … an incompatible counterweight to present-day Bulgaria, as well as to the democratic values that our country epitomises," the ministry stated.
The BSP Plenum confirmed: No Support for the First Mandate of GERB-SDS
The BSP plenum confirmed the decision of the Executive Bureau and the parliamentary group of the BSP coalition for Bulgaria to end the negotiations with GERB-SDS to form a government with the first mandate. BSP leader Kornelia Ninova summarized the decisions:
Bulgaria’s GERB Party Given ‘Doomed’ Mandate to Govern
Rumen Radev (right) and Mariya Gabriel, the GERB-SDS party's candidate for prime minister, at a ceremony to hand over the mandate to form a new government in Sofia on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
Bulgaria: Mariya Gabriel and GERB met with BSP - Ukraine and the Eurozone are the main Conflicting Topics
BSP leader Kornelia Ninova asked GERB how they would agree on two topics - the rapid entry into the Eurozone and the provision of arms to Ukraine. She stated this at the meeting between the leaders of the two parties.
"There must be a working government and parliament. For us, the budget comes first.
Bulgaria: GERB and Mariya Gabriel offer an Expert Cabinet with a Term of 1 year
"The next talks about a government exclude a coalition, it can only be expert", stated the candidate for prime minister of GERB-SDS Mariya Gabriel. "Tomorrow morning I plan to propose that the talks continue for the formation of an expert government, with a term of one year, based on priorities", she said at a briefing at the GERB headquarters.
GERB’s Proposed PM Fails to Impress Bulgarian Opposition
Mariya Gabriel, GERB's European Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth. Photo: European Parliament.
GERB expects to receive a mandate from President Rumen Radev to form a government. The party is yet to announce other offerings for ministerial positions.
Bulgaria Edges Closer to Sixth General Election in Two Years
GERB party leader Boyko Borissov speaks during a-post-election press conference in Sofia, 5 April 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV
On Thursday, GERB leader and former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov reconfirmed that he has stopped discussions with his opponents in "We Continue the Change" and Democratic Bulgaria on forming a government.
1.6 Million Bulgarian Voters support the Eurozone - 580,000 are Against
One of the main political events in recent months, which will continue in the future, is the referendum that the "Vazrazhdane" party organized regarding Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone. The results of the parliamentary elections could be an indicator of the opinion of Bulgarian citizens on this issue.
The Bulgarian Socialist Party: We are for Bulgaria's Neutrality regarding the War in Ukraine
"I wish a long life and a job well done to the 49th National Assembly. The Bulgarian society wants to have stability and security. This is our common task, it cannot continue like this any longer.