National Movement for Stability and Progress
Bulgaria without Censorship Strikes Alliance with Lider Party
MEP and ex-journalist Nikolay Barekov's Bulgaria without Censorship has sealed a coalition agreement with Lider ("Leader") party, Barekov himself announced.
Lider, formally represented by chairman Kancho Filipov, is unofficially concentrated around energy tycoon Hristo Kovachki.
Ex Foreign Minister Solomon Passy Quits Bulgaria’s NDSV Party
Former Foreign Minister Solomon Passy has left liberal party NDSV (National Movement for Stability and Progress) and called for its dissolution.
According to a Twitter update of Passy, NDSV should be disbanded because it has accomplished its goals.
Daniel Kaddik: EU Skepticism is Triggered by Lack of Communication
Daniel Kaddik is the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom's Project Director for Southeast Europe. His fields of expertise include EU integration, the EU's Eastern Enlargement and its Eastern Partnership programs.
Bulgaria's President Appoints New Electoral Body Member
Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev has appointed former MP Metin Suleymanov from the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) member of the Central Electoral Commission.
The lawmaker becomes part of CEC after Parliament approved on Tuesday an amendment to the recently-voted Election Code envisaging that the Commission be strengthened by one member, from 19 to 20.
Meglena Kuneva Heads Reformist Bloc's EU Elections List
Meglena Kuneva, former Bulgarian Minister and MEP, will top the Reformist Bloc's list at the European Elections.