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Political scientist Assoc. Prof. Petar Cholakov warned that the Bulgarian party system is currently volatile, likening it to a powder keg where even the smallest trigger could lead to an explosion.

GERB's executive committee has decided to continue government negotiations with "BSP - United Left" and "There Is Such a People" (TISP), with the nomination of Rosen Zhelyazkov for prime minister. Zhelyazkov will also lead the negotiations for a potential government formation.

Members of Parliament resumed their duties following the Christmas recess, with key meetings scheduled for the budget and finance, as well as legal committees. Among the critical items on the agenda is the legal committee's review of proposed changes to the Judiciary Act, an issue tied to ongoing governance negotiations.

Kiril Petkov, co-chair of "We Continue the Change," criticized the collapse of cabinet negotiations between GERB and "Democratic Bulgaria," attributing it to GERB's alleged dependence on Delyan Peevski, leader of the DPS-New Beginning.

GERB announced it is ending negotiations after failing to reach an agreement with "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB) on the composition of a potential government and the nomination for Prime Minister. This decision followed a meeting of negotiating teams from GERB, DB, BSP - United Left, and "There is Such a People" (TISP) in the National Assembly, as reported by GERB's press center.

Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has stated that he does not support the signing of a security cooperation agreement between Bulgaria and Ukraine. His stance marks a notable shift for the party, which has previously backed initiatives in support of Ukraine. This decision comes as caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev announced he would not sign the agreement without parliamentary backing.

Delyan Peevski, the chairman of "DPS - New Beginning," stated that his party would take on the role of the opposition if a government is successfully formed. He expressed his support for early elections, emphasizing the need for a decisive winner.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov expressed optimism about forming a government, emphasizing the necessity of achieving this goal. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Assembly, Borissov stated that the current international context demands unity and decisive action from Bulgaria.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is set to make an unexpected visit to Bulgaria, arriving in Sofia on Friday, according to BGNES. The trip comes amid speculation about its agenda and the notable absence of caretaker Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev, who is currently in Brussels and will not meet with Orban during the visit.

A meeting between GERB and the "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB) teams marked the beginning of negotiations to form a new government. The discussions, held behind closed doors without media presence, concluded without any statements from the parties.