Former President Parvanov: ABV Will Not Back Borisov for President

Politics » DOMESTIC | June 19, 2016, Sunday // 15:37
Bulgaria: Former President Parvanov: ABV Will Not Back Borisov for President Former Bulgarian President and leader of ABV party Georgi Parvanov. Photo: BGNES

The former President of Bulgaria, Georgi Parvanov, said that his left-wing Alternative for Bulgarian Revival (ABV) party will not back Prime Minister Boyko Borisov if the latter runs for president in the forthcoming elections in the autumn.

Speaking on Sunday, Parvanov was firm that such option does not exist, private bTV station informs.

ABV used to back the coalition government of Borisov, but withdrew its support in May. In line with the decision of his party, Deputy Prime Minister and Labour Minister Ivaylo Kalfin resigned.

There have speculations that Parvanov might seek a third term as president, with Kalfin being among the other possible presidential candidates of ABV.

Meanwhile, the largest ruling party GERB continues to refrain from revealing the name of its candidate, who is expected to be announced in September.

The party has already decided on its candidate, who is a recognizable figure and as such does not need a long election campaign.

There have been speculations that Borisov might run for president, but he has repeatedly dismissed such rumours.

Incumbent Rosen Plevneliev said in May that he will not seek a reelection to a second term.

We need your support so Novinite.com can keep delivering news and information about Bulgaria! Thank you!

Domestic » Be a reporter: Write and send your article
Tags: Bulgaria, Boyko Borisov, GERB, ABV, Georgi Parvanov, president, candidate, elections, Ivaylo Kalfin, Rosen Plevneliev

Advertisement
Advertisement
Bulgaria news Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) is unique with being a real time news provider in English that informs its readers about the latest Bulgarian news. The editorial staff also publishes a daily online newspaper "Sofia Morning News." Novinite.com (Sofia News Agency - www.sofianewsagency.com) and Sofia Morning News publish the latest economic, political and cultural news that take place in Bulgaria. Foreign media analysis on Bulgaria and World News in Brief are also part of the web site and the online newspaper. News Bulgaria