Boyko Borisov

Borisov Juggles Coalition Options in Bulgaria

Boyko Borisov, whose centre-right GERB party came top in the recent general election, is ready to give ministerial posts to other parties in exchange for their support, he said in an interview.

Borisov told the Pressa daily that he was willing to make compromises in exchange for support for his government, but would not accept conditions for posts.

GERB to Seek Support from Reformist Bloc, Patriotic Front

Bulgaria's GERB party will seek backing from the Reformist Bloc and possibly the nationalist Patriotic Front to form a governing coalition, a leading GERB member said on Monday.

"We must seek support for our centre-right programme," GERB executive committee member Rumyana Bachvarova told Nova TV station.

Bulgaria’s Reformist Bloc Vows to Back Policies, Not Party Leaders

Bulgaria's Reformist Bloc (RB) will support policies rather than parties or their leaders in possible talks on entering a government coalition, a leading RB member said on Sunday.

Bulgaria held early parliamentrary elections on Sunday, in which centre-right GERB party led by former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov won most votes but remained short of overall majority.

GERB Leader Boyko Borisov Fears New Early Elections, Ready For Offers From Other Parties

Boyko Borisov, leader of the centre-right party GERB, which gets the most votes at Bulgaria's early elections, said he was afraid the country might face another early elections and added he was ready for offers from the other parliamentary represented parties.

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