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Stand Up! Mafiosi Out! Wait to See Slavi Trifonov to Form Government
Maya Manolova,MP of the new parliamentary party Stand Up BG! Mafiosi Out!" told bTV that the consultations with President Rumen Radev were "constructive, open, transparent and all parliamentary groups have declared their intentions in terms of supporting the formation of a stable government.
Bulgaria’s Prosecutor General Voices Concern over New Special Prosecutor
"Tangible risks have been created for arbitrariness and violation of rights of the participants in the criminal proceedings, including the prosecutor general and his deputies under investigation," stated Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev in a written statement submitted to the Constitutional Court (CC) concerning the changes in the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC) and the Judiciary Act, which created
Political Consultations Convened by President Radev Completed
Political Consultations with parties represented in the new National Assembly with the President Rumen Radev continued throughout the day.
Before opening the first meeting Radev addressed the parties, saying:
"I call on you and all parliamentary groups to bear responsibility - without shaking it off, but without going beyond your commission."
Bulgaria: GERB-UDF Ready for Caretaker Government, to Be in Opposition and to Govern
President Rumen Radev is holding consultations on Monday with representatives of the six parliamentary groups in the 45th National Assembly ahead of handing the first exploratory government-forming mandate.
Bulgarian Socialist Party Supports President Radev for Second Presidential Term
The National Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) decided that the party will support President Rumen Radev for a second term run.
The decision was taken unanimously during the BSP National Council, which took place on Saturday.
President Radev Will Start Consultations with Parties on Possible New Government
In accordance with the Bulgarian Constitution, President Rumen Radev will hold consultations with representatives of the parliamentary groups in the 45th National Assembly.
These consultations will precede the handing over a mandate to form a government to the candidate nominated for Prime Minister from the largest parliamentary group - GERB-UDF.
Bulgaria: President Starts Consultations on New Cabinet on Monday, April 19
President Rumen Radev addressed the National Assembly after the new lawmakers took the oath of office.
He announced that on Monday (April 19) he would start consultations with parliamentary groups to form a government.
Bulgaria: Protest in Front of Parliament Building Staged amid New MPs’ Swearing-in Ceremony
Protesters gathered in front of the old parliament building with the inscription "Unity Makes Strength", where the solemn opening session of the newly elected 45th National Assembly begins. They demanded that parliament dissolve itself, new elections and a caretaker government.
LIVE: President Radev’s First Address to New Lawmakers
President Rumen Radev made his first address to the newly elected Members of Parliament from the grandstand of the 45th National Assembly:
"For many of you here, this is the first elected office. You will always find someone who will rebuke you for your lack of experience. I have heard it at the beginning, I hear it now," the head of state said.
Bulgaria: Members of 45 National Assembly Sworn in at First Parliamentary Session
The newly elected 45h National Assembly started its first session at 9:00 am on Thursday morning in Parliament's old building. The meeting is broadcast live on National TV and National Radio.