Zelensky Prepares Third Government: Major Cabinet Overhaul Begins This Week
Ukraine is preparing for a major government reshuffle, with the Verkhovna Rada expected to dismiss Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and his Cabinet on 16 July
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"Judicial reform begins with the need for an accountable Attorney General, ie with your resignation, Mr. Geshev," said Democratic Bulgaria co-chair Hristo Ivanov from the parliamentary rostrum. The National Assembly also included the Prosecutor General, whom the MP called for resigning.
Then Hristo Ivanov added that the new government will not be able to concentrate power, and this is an opportunity for Bulgaria to become an increasingly free country. He said the four parties in the majority are different and will remain so.
"The need to look for the middle way will ensure that this remains a centrist government," Hristo Ivanov added. He explained that his formation will contribute to the three areas in which there are ministers - environment, e-government and judicial reform.
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The New Cabinet: "Vazrazhdane" will Not Support the "Petkov" Cabinet
Large-scale protests are taking place this evening in Sofia and in more than 25 major cities across Bulgaria.
A large yellow sofa, dubbed “Divan Divan”, has been placed at Largo in Sofia to collect messages from citizens for Slavi Trifonov, leader of the ITN party in the governing coalition.
GERB leader Boyko Borissov announced that he will address issues of resignations and public protests after January 1, emphasizing that until then his focus remains on ensuring Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone.
Counter-protests organized by “DPS – New Beginning” have begun in over 20 cities across Bulgaria.
The Bulgarian government has approved the draft State Budget Act for 2026 together with the Updated Medium-Term Budget Forecast for 2026–2028, which outlines the fiscal policies, macroeconomic assumptions and investment priorities for the next three years
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