We Continue the Change

After so much drama, both the first and second mandates to form a cabinet in Bulgaria failed within a single day, escalating political tensions and uncertainty in the country's governance.

In a tense parliamentary session, Atanas Atanasov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria," delivered a new proposal to GERB, urging the party to nominate a mutually acceptable candidate for prime minister and fulfill the second mandate as a general one.

Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, declared that his party would not support the formation of a government for a second mandate. This pronouncement effectively closes the door on any potential negotiations with "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition, signaling an end to their attempts to form a new government together.

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.

GERB is gearing up to vote on Mariya Gabriel's unsuccessful mandate following another round of failed negotiations with "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB). Deputy Chairperson Temenuzka Petkova of GERB submitted a draft resolution to parliament early this morning, seeking to terminate Gabriel's mandate to form a government.

Georgi Svilenski, a prominent figure within the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), has made a resolute declaration: if President Rumen Radev bestows upon them a third mandate, they will promptly return it. This announcement comes amidst a backdrop of political volatility and shifting alliances within Bulgaria.

Amid escalating tensions within Bulgaria's political sphere, discussions between GERB and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) have abruptly faltered once more. The breakdown stems from the latter's insistence on new conditions, leading GERB to withdraw from negotiations and call for snap elections.

European Council President, Charles Michel, has publicly expressed gratitude to Bulgarian Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov for his dedicated service and significant contributions to Bulgaria's European integration efforts.

Resigned Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov, speaking from Brussels, has conveyed his stance on the ongoing political turmoil in Bulgaria, emphasizing his willingness to negotiate with GERB and expressing a desire to work with both Mariya Gabriel and Asen Vassilev.

The "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition has issued a public call to its former partner, GERB, demanding accountability and a concrete plan to navigate the crisis sparked by GERB's failed attempt to form a government with the first management mandate. The coalition asserts that the onus is now squarely on Boyko Borissov's party to chart a path forward.