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GERB Leader Boyko Borissov Awaits Constitutional Court Verdict on Controversial Judicial Changes
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, expressed his hope that the recent judicial reform was implemented correctly as the Constitutional Court is set to rule on two appeals against last year's constitutional changes.
President Rumen Radev will Hand Over the Second Mandate Next Week
President Rumen Radev will hand over the second exploratory mandate for the formation of a regular government next week, he said here on Friday.
Expected to receive the mandate is the prime minister-designate of Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria as the second biggest parliamentary group at the moment.
WCC-DB Divided Over Government Proposal
"We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) remains divided on whether to propose a cabinet should it receive a third exploratory mandate from the president, reported BNR from sources within the coalition. Following a meeting of the parliamentary group yesterday, no consensus was reached, prompting leaders to convene today at the Chairman's Council for further deliberations.
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Bulgaria's Socialists Could Secure Government for GERB and DPS, Votes Short by 7
GERB and DPS are seven votes short of forming a regular government. Tomorrow, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) will decide whether to support the first mandate at a party executive bureau meeting, OFFNews reported.
Radev Hands Over Mandate Next Week: Bulgaria Awaits Borissov's Prime Minister Proposal
President Rumen Radev will hand over a mandate to form a government to the largest parliamentary group, GERB, on July 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., as per Article 99, paragraph 1 of Bulgaria's Constitution. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to establish a new cabinet within the 50th National Assembly, according to an announcement from the president's press center.
President Radev to Lead Bulgaria at NATO Summit (UPDATED)
Update: President Rumen Radev, after anticipating his official designation as leader of Bulgaria's delegation to the upcoming NATO summit in July, has declined the role due to disagreements with certain state positions adopted by the Council of Ministers, which shapes the country's foreign policy as per the constitution.
Bulgaria's DPS Urges President Radev to Mediate in Government Formation Talks
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) has urged President Rumen Radev to intervene as a mediator in the ongoing government formation discussions, emphasizing that elections should be viewed as a last resort rather than a solution.
Borissov at Consultations with Radev: 'In Practice, There is No Way to Form a Government'
Government consultations with Bulgarian President Rumen Radev began today, starting with the parliamentary group of the GERB party. President Radev emphasized GERB's responsibility as the largest political force to seek a majority and form a government.
Bulgaria: GERB Leads with 68 Deputies as Election Commission Confirms Parliamentary Seats
The Central Election Commission (CEC) has announced the mandates for the parliamentary parties in the 50th National Assembly of Bulgaria. GERB will have the most deputies, with a total of 68. The second-largest parliamentary group will be the DPS with 47 deputies, followed by "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) with 39.
Elections in Bulgaria EXIT POLL: First Results of the 2 in 1 Vote
GERB-SDS wins the early parliamentary vote, as well as the European elections. PP-DB, DPS and Vazrazhdane are in a contested battle for second place. This is indicated by the results of the exit polls of the sociological agencies "Gallup" and "Trend" at 7:00 p.m., conducted and financed by order of NOVA.
The 50th National Assembly will most likely have deputies from six parties.