The Denkov-Gabriel Duo Outlined Government's 9-Month Scorecard Amid Criticism

In an elaborate press briefing that lasted for more than two hours, the departing Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov and Deputy Prime Minister Mariya Gabriel provided a comprehensive account of their administration's journey through the initial nine months in office. Amidst a challenging landscape of media scrutiny and opposition critique, the duo predominantly highlighted the successes of their tenure, revealing that 56% of their governance program had already been actualized. They were optimistic that with a smooth and disciplined transition, they could achieve complete implementation in the next nine months.

During this significant event, Denkov and Gabriel took the opportunity to exchange public accolades for their collaborative efforts. Denkov expressed particular gratitude for Gabriel's leadership, emphasizing her critical role in the forthcoming negotiations with GERB. According to him, Gabriel's involvement was key to directly addressing pressing issues. Gabriel, in return, praised Denkov for maintaining a constructive dialogue amidst challenging times, ensuring a united front.

Gabriel reminisced about the strenuous negotiations between GERB and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" that marked the beginning of their cabinet. She highlighted the leadership, vision, and responsibility demonstrated during these talks, which culminated in political stability. Gabriel stressed the importance of unity and open dialogue for achieving significant outcomes, a principle that has been vindicated by their tenure's success.

In a concise presentation dedicated to outlining the cabinet's achievements, a video showcased for media representatives captured the administration's main accomplishments. However, Denkov pointed out that several of these...