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Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, made a surprising remark when asked about the possibility of Borislav Sarafov becoming the permanent chief prosecutor. With a sense of humor, Borissov quoted U.S. President Donald Trump, saying, "I want to be the Pope, my wish is to be the chief prosecutor," before quickly shifting the focus to more pressing matters, such as Bulgaria's Eurozone plans. "When June comes... Now we are focused on June 4 and the eurozone," he added.
Borissov also responded to accusations from Kiril Petkov regarding Miroslav Belyashki, the head of Plovdiv customs, who had been seen wearing a hat with the logo of GERB. "I have a Trump hat, does that bind me to him?" he questioned, brushing off the controversy with a playful tone. He further referenced his own criticisms of Asen Vassilev, pointing out instances of customs officials wearing branded attire, including hats. "You put on a hat..." he remarked, continuing to deflect attention away from the issue.
Addressing another topic, Borissov emphasized the importance of the upcoming convergence report, stressing that a positive outcome would be crucial for Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone. "We are focused on June," he repeated, underscoring the significance of the report and the government's responsibility in this regard. He also mentioned his past role in uncovering illegal cigarette factories and expressed confidence that the Ministry of Interior would handle such matters effectively.
Finally, Borissov assured that GERB was open to proposals from opposition parties for the governing program. He clarified that while the cabinet and legislative programs had already been adopted, any good suggestions from opposition forces, including "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" and "DPS-New Beginning," would be considered. However, he stressed that while they would welcome ideas, this would not make opposition parties part of the governing coalition. The GERB leader confirmed that a Council meeting would take place soon to finalize and vote on the necessary legislation.
The Central Election Commission (CEC) in Bulgaria has confirmed that a total of 6,575,151 citizens are eligible to vote in the upcoming elections on April 19
TikTok has removed 34 accounts linked to what it described as coordinated inauthentic activity connected to Bulgaria’s upcoming parliamentary elections
A mayor in northwestern Bulgaria is under scrutiny after allegedly distributing social benefits alongside a political party’s election materials
A new survey by the “Sova Harris” agency indicates that six political formations would enter the next Bulgarian National Assembly, based on data collected between April 2 and 6 among 800 respondents through standardized face-to-face interviews
Bulgaria is bracing for an increase in disinformation activity in the run-up to the parliamentary elections on April 19, with authorities warning of coordinated attempts to influence voters and destabilize public trust
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