Borissov, Peevski, and Kostadinov Clash Over Bulgaria’s Parliamentary Immunities and Military Issues
Boyko Borissov, leader of the GERB party, made it clear that his party will not back the lifting of parliamentary immunities
Nadezhda Yordanova from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) expressed her party's willingness to engage in discussions with GERB, emphasizing their openness to forming a politically bound agreement. She highlighted that while GERB may not work with figures like Peevski or Dogan, there is no issue with signing a declaration or any other formal agreement.
Yordanova emphasized the importance of meaningful communication in the democratic process. "Telephone democracy does not work. Informal conversations are valuable, but they cannot replace the democratic process," she said. While GERB remains the largest party after winning the parliamentary elections, Yordanova pointed out that "we are not part of the 'winner takes all' mentality" and stressed the need to form a majority with clear priorities.
Commenting on the election of Speaker of the National Assembly, Yordanova underlined that a majority should be formed to address key issues, including anti-corruption efforts, which would rule out Peevski. She reiterated that the leading party has the right to propose a candidate but must secure majority support to move forward.
Yordanova also touched on the ongoing U.S. presidential election, expressing respect for the process and hope for a peaceful transition of power.
GERB leader Boyko Borissov sharply criticized Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev over the ongoing transport strike
The first Bulgarian F-16 Block 70 fighter jet has completed its repairs and is now fully operational
Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev has responded to the ongoing public transport strike, emphasizing that the municipality cannot meet the protesters' financial demands
Ground public transport in Sofia, including buses, trolleybuses, and trams, might remain suspended throughout Saturday and Sunday due to a strike initiated by drivers from the "Zemlyane" garage
The contract between Bulgaria and Turkish gas company Botas, signed on January 3, 2023, during the caretaker government of Galab Donev appointed by President Rumen Radev, has come under scrutiny in parliament
The strike by Sofia’s surface public transport workers is set to continue tomorrow, with no buses or trams operating, according to union representatives
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