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Nikolay Barekov (L) with Lider Chairman Kancho Filipov as the two exit the Central Electoral Commission's building. Photo by BGNES
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.
Barekov declared the party's union with his coalition as he arrived at the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) to make BWC's registration for the upcoming early elections on October 5.
His press office also announced the news in a message to the media.
The leader submitted his coalition's registration with 7777 signatures, explaining seven was "his lucky number".
An earlier BWC press release also included comments on former Foreign Minister Solomon Passy's decision to leave the National Movement for Stability and Progress (NDSV) that he announced on Sunday.
It stated Barekov's support for the decision of Passy, echoing his calls that the NDSV should be dissolved, but added it could also join the BWC-led "big centrist patriotic bloc".`
The NDSV earlier categorically turned down any prospects to join hands with Barekov.
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