Politics of Europe
"Vazrazhdane": There is No Option to support a GERB Government
The GERB-SDS parliamentary group held a meeting with "Vazrazhdane" (Revival), where they discussed sectoral policies. It is also the last party with which the largest parliamentary group held talks on program and policies.
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: DPS will Not Support a Second Mandate with WCC-DB
The leaders of GERB and DPS participated in official talks. At the beginning of the meeting, the chairman of the Parliamentary Group of GERB-SDS Desislava Atanasova thanked the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) for accepting the invitation to the meeting.
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.
Tsipras: Mitsotakis in ‘panic’ to block far-right parties from election
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is in a "panic" to prevent far-right parties from contesting the 21 May election, Main opposition SYRIZA leader Alexis Tsipras has claimed.
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.