Former Interior Minister Vuchkov Predicts Drama in CEO Election, backing Sarafo
In a revelation to Nova News, former Minister of Interior, Professor Veselin Vuchkov, has shared his insights into the upcoming election of the Chief Prosecutor, a position set to be filled by Borislav Sarafo, according to Vuchkov.
Vuchkov believes that the Legal Commission in the National Assembly has accepted three bills that could potentially halt these elections. "These bills might be passed, it could be a theatrical play, but I think these bills will indeed materialize," he said. Despite this, Vuchkov maintains that the only candidate for the position, Sarafo, will still be proposed to President Rumen Radev by the Supreme Judicial Council. However, Vuchkov predicts a twist in the tale, "Radev will refuse to sign the decree and send it back for reconsideration, or he might simply hold onto it, leaving us with months of holding the position."
Vuchkov adds that in the coming days, a sort of ‘race’ will ensue. Meanwhile, he also comments on the unpassed proposal in the Budget Committee for increased wages for police and military personnel. "The introduced draft law, which is temporary for two or three months, also provides for an increase in police wages. Regardless of whether a regular budget is adopted later or this extended budget, the wage increase is guaranteed," Vuchkov emphasizes. He concludes by stating that the Ministry of Interior should ensure it fulfills its public contract towards its funders.
Lastly, Vuchkov stresses the urgency for the re-evaluation of the National Security Strategy, which expired in 2018. He advises that everyone should focus on Russia’s aggression towards Ukraine, calling for Europe to reassess its position and policies in light of the current situation.
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