Kiril Petkov
Bulgaria’s populists reject mandate to form government, set stage for snap vote
Bulgaria's populist There Is Such a People (ITN) party has declined to try to form a new national government, paving the way for President Rumen Radev to call snap elections.
ITN's move came after the center-right GERB party and its former coalition partner We Continue the Change (PP) both said they could not form a new government.
Bulgaria's Political Crisis: WCC-DB Returned Second Mandate Unfulfilled - President To Convene The Parties In 10 Days
The President handed "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) the second mandate to form a government.
WCC-DB Leaders Vow to Hand Over Empty Second Mandate Today
Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), announced to bTV that the coalition would return their exploratory mandate empty-handed, hours before its scheduled handover at the presidency.
Kiril Petkov and WCC-DB Take Responsibility for Second Term Negotiations
Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change," has asserted the coalition's readiness to take responsibility for navigating the second mandate to form a government. Ahead of a pivotal meeting of the "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) parliamentary group, Petkov addressed the media, outlining the coalition's stance on ongoing negotiations.
Bulgarian Political Crisis Deepens: Resigned PM Denkov Urges Negotiation Amidst Deadlock
The political turmoil in Bulgaria escalates as resigned Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov continues to advocate for dialogue amidst a deadlock in government formation. Speaking from Brussels, Denkov emphasized the imperative of sitting down at the negotiating table to explore avenues for resolution.
Mariya Gabriel's Proposed Cabinet Sparks Controversy: WCC-DB Disagrees with Composition
President Rumen Radev has officially endorsed the recommendation for the 49th National Assembly to elect GERB's candidate as Prime Minister. However, the proposed cabinet put forward by Prime Minister-designate Mariya Gabriel has stirred significant discord within the political landscape.
No Elections? Mariya Gabriel Returned The Mandate Fulfilled (UPDATED)
Today, Mariya Gabriel, the nominee for Prime Minister, fulfilled her mandate by presenting President Rumen Radev with a completed folder at 4:15 p.m. today, outlining the draft composition of the Council of Ministers.
GERB Extends Negotiation Deadline with WCC-DB; Final Decision Tomorrow
The negotiations between GERB and "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) have been extended until tomorrow at 12:00 noon, as announced by GERB.
Radev Hands Mandate to GERB; WCC-DB Also Present
President Rumen Radev has officially handed the mandate to form a government to the GERB party. The ceremony at the presidency saw the presence of key negotiators from both GERB and "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB), including resigned Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and WCC-DB co-chairman Kiril Petkov.
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Bulgarian Governance Talks: Gabriel's Perspective on Ongoing Negotiations
After a series of consultations with President Rumen Radev, discussions about the future governance of Bulgaria are ongoing. Resigned Deputy Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel, along with other key figures from GERB, provided updates following their meetings.