Slavi Trifonov

Tensions have reached a boiling point in Bulgaria as accusations fly regarding the extent of former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov's influence over the current caretaker government. Slavi Trifonov, leader of "There Is Such a People," sparked outrage with his claims that Borissov, not Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, is effectively managing the caretaker government.

In a recent Facebook post, former entertainer and political figure Slavi Trifonov has ignited a contentious debate regarding the financial standing of Asen Vassilev, prompted by statements made by Kiril Petkov, leader of the "We Continue the Change" party.

According to the latest poll conducted jointly by bTV and "Market Links," if elections were held today in Bulgaria, the GERB party would lead by more than 6% over We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (WCC-DB).

In a decisive move, Bulgarian deputies have rejected proposals to lower the threshold for holding referendums in the country. The National Assembly, in a session today, dismissed the draft law on amendments to the Law on Direct Participation of Citizens in State Power and Local Self-Government, as put forth by the party "There Is Such A People" (TISP).

"There Is Such a People" will not support the GERB cabinet. The leader of "There Is Such a People" Slavi Trifonov announced this on his Facebook profile.

"There Is Such a People" collected 145,193 signatures from Bulgarian citizens for the holding of a referendum to convene a Great National Assembly, which would change the state structure of Bulgaria from a parliamentary to a presidential republic. These signatures are insufficient and such a referendum will not take place.

The leader of "There Is Such a People" Slavi Trifonov has submitted an application refusing to be a representative in the 49th National Assembly, it became known at today's meeting of the Central Election Commission, reports BTA. Trifonov's application was accepted with 12 votes "for" and one "against".

GERB leader Boyko Borissov votes in a polling station in the parliamentary elections in Sofia, Bulgaria, 2 April 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV

The outcome was a twist, as "We Continue the Change", led by former PM Kiril Petkov, came first place in Sunday's exit polls. 

The leader of "There Is Such a People" and former showman, Slavi Trifonov, announced that President Rumen Radev has nothing to do with his party's idea of the signature initiative started by them to convene a national poll to change the country's form of government - from a parliamentary to a presidential republic.

The Central Election Committee (CEC) has drawn the numbers of the parties and coalitions participating in the elections for the ballots of the upcoming vote

In the early parliamentary vote, Stefan Yanev's party "Bulgarian Rise" will be number 15, and "BSP for Bulgaria" - with 28.