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In their first statement to the media following the swearing-in of the new parliament, "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) reiterated their refusal to join a future governing majority despite urgent requests from GERB and DPS. The coalition emphasized their commitment to being a clear pro-European opposition focused on exposing corruption and irregularities.
DSB leader Atanas Atanasov stressed the coalition's unity and dismissed recent media speculation about his party potentially collaborating independently with GERB.
WCC-DB also rejected GERB leader Boyko Borissov's ultimatum to join the government formation process or face new early elections. Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "We Continue the Change," reminded Borissov that toppling a government is easier than forming one. Bozhidar Bojanov from "Democratic Bulgaria" noted that GERB was responsible for the current political crisis by overthrowing the "Denkov" cabinet three months ago.
Asen Vassilev described GERB's approach as "slightly schizophrenic," criticizing them for disparaging WCC-DB for a month only to now seek their partnership. He accused GERB of creating chaos and being unable to resolve it.
The coalition outlined four legislative priorities they intend to submit to the new National Assembly, regardless of whether a cabinet is formed:
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, stated that the Bulgarian government has been fragile from the outset and has grown even more fragile in recent times
Delyan Peevski, leader of the "DPS – New Beginning" party, declared his commitment to "safeguarding Bulgaria from forces aiming to undermine the country"
Boyko Borissov has warned that if the "Greatness" party enters parliament, it could jeopardize Bulgaria's chances of joining the eurozone
Boyko Borissov, leader of Bulgaria's GERB party, expressed his anger over the "Greatness" protest rally that took place outside his home in Bankya
Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, expressed his disappointment with the recent declaration from the political party "Democracy, Rights, and Freedoms"
The Bulgarian government expects to restart the procedure for securing the second payment under the Recovery and Resilience Plan by the end of March
Bilateral trade between Bulgaria and Turkey reached a record high in 2024, totaling 7.7 billion euros, marking a 15.6% increase compared to the previous year
The Speaker of the Bulgarian Parliament, Natalia Kiselova, has stated that the "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) parliamentary group can be reinstated through changes to the rules
A recent Eurobarometer survey conducted for the European Parliament between January 9 and February 4 across all 27 EU member states shows that 61% of Bulgarians believe their country has benefited from EU membership
Bulgarian journalist Georgi Milkov expressed doubt over the possibility of an independent investigation into the death of Bulgarian national Marin Marinov, who was killed by an Israeli tank in Gaza on March 19
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