Kalin Stoyanov

Today, President Rumen Radev signed a decree confirming the appointment of an interim government in Bulgaria. The new caretaker cabinet, known as "Glavchev 2," will be sworn in before the National Assembly, with only three changes in its composition. Atanas Ilkov, the head of the National Police, will replace Kalin Stoyanov as Minister of Internal Affairs.

President Rumen Radev is set to issue a decree for the appointment of the new interim government, led by Dimitar Glavchev, tomorrow, following a meeting with Glavchev. The acting prime minister presented the composition of his second term cabinet (see bellow), and Radev expressed appreciation for his efforts to reduce political tensions and ensure fair elections.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov addressed journalists, expressing confusion over why Kalin Stoyanov needed to appear before the presidency. He mentioned that Stoyanov had been performing well, and questioned the necessity of his recent actions. Borissov also recalled how he and Mr. Petkov had agreed that Stoyanov would remain as a minister for an extended period.

Two of the candidates from the president's "home list" have agreed to serve as the next acting Prime Minister. This follows meetings with President Rumen Radev, who is still deliberating on the final decision. The two individuals are current acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and Petar Chobanov, the Deputy Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB).

Bulgaria's Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov addressed recent calls for his resignation, stating that he believes it is appropriate for him to remain in office despite ongoing attempts to influence the Ministry of Internal Affairs. He emphasized his commitment to the role and the integrity of the ministry.

Current Caretaker Prime Minister of Bulgaria, Dimitar Glavchev, has confirmed his readiness to serve as the next acting prime minister in a new caretaker cabinet, stating there are no obstacles to his appointment.

Delyan Peevski announced that he would invite Kalin Stoyanov, the current Caretaker Minister of Internal Affairs, to lead his party's list if Stoyanov is unfairly dismissed. Peevski clarified that Stoyanov is not his "guy" but praised him as a minister who performed his duties professionally, particularly in ensuring fair elections during his tenure.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has called for the resignation of Acting Interior Minister Kalin Stoyanov. He criticized Stoyanov's recent actions, describing them as unacceptable, particularly referring to an example where Stoyanov was seen raising his fist in front of the presidency while police officers were cheering for him.

Dimitar Glavchev, the acting Prime Minister of Bulgaria, has stated that he is prepared to continue his duties as long as necessary to prevent the country from entering a constitutional crisis. In a statement shared on the Council of Ministers' Facebook page, Glavchev emphasized his responsibility to guide the nation through the current situation.

Goritsa Grancharova-Kozhareva announced plans to file a report with the chief prosecutor, alleging that she faced pressure regarding her decision to retain Kalin Stoyanov as interior minister. Speaking to journalists, she stated that over the last nine days, she experienced considerable pressure while selecting ministerial candidates.