Politics of Europe

Bulgaria: The Two Leading Political Coalitions still Cannot Agree on a Future Government

The resumption of talks between GERB-SDS and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) did not lead to clarity on what the future formula for governing the country could be. The two political forces again differed in their opinion - with which mandate there can be a regular government.

Bulgaria: Borissov is giving WCC-DB a “Last Chance”

"This is the last chance for 'We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria' to give up their arrogance. From the meetings we held yesterday, it is categorically clear that there cannot be a government with the second term. The probability is zero. The illusions of WCC-DB come down to this, that it will be a failed mandate. It is a good move to continue the conversation with them...

Bulgaria: GERB and BSP discussed the Budget and Social Policy

GERB-SDS today started expert-level talks with the other parties in the 49th parliament in search of support for broadcasting a first-term government.

The budget, health care and social policy were among the main topics of the meeting with the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), stated the chairperson of the Parliamentary Group of GERB-SDS Desislava Atanasova.

Bulgaria Edges Closer to Sixth General Election in Two Years

GERB party leader Boyko Borissov speaks during a-post-election press conference in Sofia, 5 April 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE/VASSIL DONEV

On Thursday, GERB leader and former Prime Minister Boyko Borissov reconfirmed that he has stopped discussions with his opponents in "We Continue the Change" and Democratic Bulgaria on forming a government.

Bulgaria: Borissov and GERB will not form a Coalition with BSP and DPS

GERB leader Boyko Borissov explained to the media that his words yesterday were not interpreted correctly and insisted that his formation has no intention of forming a coalition with BSP and DPS, but will seek support from other parties for a government of individuals.

Borissov and GERB start Negotiations with Other Parties and will Not form a Coalition with WCC-DB

"We have serious reserves under the WCC-DB program, entire sectors generate many deficits. The fiscal reserve does not have the structure they are talking about. We have shown responsibility, with this behavior, with the attempt to bribe us with commissions, they are blowing up the only good situation for the state with goal of going to local elections.

ESM’s Fioretti: Turbulence in banking sector ‘probably’ no sign of new fiscal crisis

The recent turbulence caused by the collapse of Credit Suisse, Silicon Valley Bank and First Republic Bank will probably not mark a new fiscal crisis, Deputy Head of Financial Sector and Market Analysis at the European Stability Mechanism (ESM), Paolo Fioretti, told the Delphi Economic Forum on Thursday.

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