"Political Tensions Rise as GERB Refuses to Sign Declaration, Signal Clear for Elections"
In a clear indication of upcoming electionsDeyan Peevski has openly declared his intention to run. The Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) party has refused to sign a declaration, implying their unwillingness to sever ties with Peevski. This decision has resulted in a clear path towards elections.
Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of "Continue the Change" (PP), stated this in response to GERB’s decision to halt negotiations for forming a regular government. Petkov was speaking at a ceremony commemorating the 177th anniversary of the birth of Hristo Botev, a revolutionary poet, in Sofia’s Borisova Garden.
"I’m sorry to say, showing that this dependence between the two, until it’s broken, makes a better future for Bulgaria difficult," Petkov commented. Petkov also reminded that PP did not participate in GERB’s cabinet talks for the first mandate.
Petkov also addressed the proposed law amendments aimed at halting the process of electing a new chief prosecutor. "The most important for us is to see at first glance what will happen with the Law on Judicial Power (ZSP)," he noted. Petkov stressed that changes to the ZSP are of immense importance, and that an acting chief prosecutor cannot be elected as the titleholder for a seven-year term.
In a recent poll, Bulgarians have shared their wishes for their deputies by 2025. Topping the list is "Work and fewer tall tales" with 36.6%, followed by "New elections" at 29.2%. Other preferences include "Full term" at 15.0%, "Cheap meatballs" at 15.1%, and "Enlightenment and no cable cutting" at 4.1%.
