Bulgaria’s Employment Strategy Struggles to Shift Focus from Temporary Subsidies to Long-Term Skills
Bulgaria’s Ministry of Labor and Social Policy released its National Employment Action Plan (NAP) for 2025 in early May,
Hristo Ivanov announced his resignation as the leader of "Yes, Bulgaria" at a briefing today. He stated, "We believe that the results (from the elections) for our coalition, 'We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria,' necessitate assuming leadership responsibility. Therefore, I have resigned, and my colleagues have supported this decision."
Ivanov explained that the National Council will now make decisions on organizing the election of a new chairman. This process will involve implementing decisions from the last National Conference on certain revisions, followed by another National Conference to elect new leadership.
"I will not run for leadership of 'Yes, Bulgaria' or any other format," Ivanov declared. "I will also not become a representative in the 50th National Assembly. It's crucial to restart the conversation with voters."
He attributed the failure of regular governance of the country to GERB and DPS and emphasized that the WCC-DB format will remain intact, suggesting that it needs an upgrade rather than a revision. Ivanov noted that the rise of anti-systemic parties is a global phenomenon, not unique to Bulgaria.
"Yes, Bulgaria" is part of "Democratic Bulgaria," which is in coalition with "We Continue the Change," forming "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB).
Bulgaria has received full support from Austria regarding its accession to the eurozone, Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced following his meeting with Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker in Vienna.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan condemns Israel’s attacks on Iran, calling for international action:
The public discussion around Bulgaria’s adoption of the euro remains clouded by persistent myths and misinformation, according to MP Martin Dimitrov from "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria"
Israel has launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, striking what it claims are nuclear and military targets.
Bulgarian Interior Minister Daniel Mitov has removed Senior Commissioner Andrey Angelov from his post as head of Varna’s police
A demonstration is taking place in Sofia today, organized by an initiative committee backed by the "Revival" party.
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