GERB Calls Off Talks Again, Proposes New Elections in Bulgaria (UPDATED)

Amid escalating tensions within Bulgaria's political sphere, discussions between GERB and "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) have abruptly faltered once more. The breakdown stems from the latter's insistence on new conditions, leading GERB to withdraw from negotiations and call for snap elections.

The termination of negotiations was confirmed following a briefing by GERB's negotiating team, including the Prime Ministerial candidate Mariya Gabriel and MPs Denitsa Sacheva, Temenuzhka Petkova, and Raya Nazaryan. Despite renewed efforts, talks collapsed over the insistence from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" on new terms. Mariya Gabriel expressed openness to revisiting negotiations post-elections, urging all parties to contemplate their campaign strategies.

"We will no longer allow ourselves to be used, pressured, to constantly change the conditions and rules. This is over," declared Denitsa Sacheva of GERB, underlining the party's firm stance in the face of evolving demands.

The resumption of talks on Friday had initially sparked hope for progress, but the discussions proceeded discreetly, shrouded in secrecy without official communication. Simultaneously, GERB leader Boyko Borissov held discussions with Asen Vassilev in parliament, adding an air of intrigue to the unfolding political saga.

With negotiations now shelved and the call for elections looming, Bulgaria finds itself at a crossroads, grappling with heightened uncertainty and a deepening political crisis.

Silence from WCC-DB

"We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" is currently maintaining silence following GERB's declaration that "this is over" and resolving the political crisis will be...