Bulgaria Expects Boost in Winter Tourism with Increased Foreign Visitors
Bulgaria is expecting a boost in winter tourism this year, with about 3.1 million foreign visitors projected between December and March
Amidst the political discourse in Bulgaria, Boyko Borissov, leader of the GERB party, has asserted that GERB will assume responsibility for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs if Daniel Mitov is appointed as minister. Borissov emphasized the shared responsibility of the National Assembly, comprising GERB, WCC-DB, and DPS, for the caretaker cabinet, stating that the Constitution's design shifts the burden of selecting a caretaker government from the presidency to the parliament. Why is Mitov considered for the Foreign Ministry post read here.
Addressing concerns about ministerial appointments, Borissov noted dissatisfaction within GERB regarding the composition of the caretaker government, particularly the inclusion of ministers from WCC-DB. While Borissov distanced himself from personnel decisions, he underscored the need to uphold the doctrine of the regular government.
Meanwhile, Delyan Peevski, co-chairman of DPS, urged prompt action to fill the vacant foreign minister position, emphasizing the importance of Bulgaria maintaining diplomatic representation. Peevski called upon the prime minister to swiftly complete the composition of deputy ministers and urged the president to fulfill constitutional duties without delay.
Regarding his stance on recent constitutional amendments, Peevski clarified that he never supported the candidacy of Agriculture Minister Kiril Vatev and expressed no regret over constitutional changes.
President Rumen Radev will begin consultations with parliamentary groups in the 51st National Assembly on December 10, according to the press office of the President.
The new Speaker of the National Assembly, Natalia Kiselova, has scheduled an extraordinary parliamentary session for December 10 at 1:00 p.m.
After ten failed attempts to elect a speaker, Bulgaria's parliament finally reached a decision, appointing Assoc. Prof. Natalia Kiselova from the "BSP - United Left"
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, has signaled a potential shift in strategy following unexpected developments in the ongoing attempts to form a government and elect a Speaker of the National Assembly
For the tenth consecutive time, the National Assembly failed to elect a Speaker
Bulgaria's Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the government has approved the provision of additional military assistance to Ukraine, as part of its ongoing support
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