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.

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.

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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