Bulgaria: 'Revival' Party Rejects Coalition with DPS, Citing Need for Independent Governance

Bulgarian right-wing party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) has declared it will not support a government backed by the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), regardless of Peevski's involvement. Kostadin Kostadinov, the party chairman, emphasized this stance during a meeting with "There Is Such a People" (TISP) for potential support on the third mandate.

During the discussions, Kostadinov stressed the need for governance without GERB and DPS, highlighting the severe crisis within the status quo and the necessity for restoring independent statehood. He noted that despite ongoing talks, there is evident support for DPS, with or without Peevski, and asserted that this remains the primary issue. Kostadinov emphasized that decisive actions require a more homogeneous government, distancing "Revival" from any collaboration with GERB and DPS.

TISP met with "Revival" to explore potential support for the third mandate, finding common ground on issues like referendums and the demographic crisis, although significant differences persisted in the foreign policy sector. Discrepancies also emerged regarding the vision for the role of the chief prosecutor.

Stanislav Balabanov from TISP acknowledged a consensus on the topic of referendums, noting the legal hurdles previously encountered and proposing changes to make referendums more accessible. He suggested extending the signature collection period from three to six months and increasing the threshold to 200,000. Despite political differences, Balabanov stressed the importance of consulting Bulgarians on such matters.

Kostadin Kostadinov from "Revival" expressed support for the proposed changes, emphasizing the need to restore the people's rights. He highlighted that their bill is based on Swiss law,...