Petkov Confirms Talks on Nazaryan's Removal; Glavchev Highlights Interim Government Achievements

Kiril Petkov confirmed that there had indeed been discussions within the "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) coalition about the possibility of removing Raya Nazaryan from her position as Speaker of the National Assembly. According to Petkov, while such an initiative was considered, the coalition ultimately decided that the most effective way to combat the "Peevski model" and backstage politics was to earn the trust of the Bulgarian people. He emphasized that technical solutions alone would not provide a sustainable long-term fix. Instead, Petkov highlighted the coalition's commitment to running a robust, positive campaign to secure lasting trust and address hidden political issues.

When asked about his views on the administration of Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev and the prospects for fair elections, Petkov expressed concerns regarding the fairness of the elections, referencing his assessment of Acting Minister of Internal Affairs Kalin Stoyanov. Petkov stated that while Stoyanov's performance was commendable, he was apprehensive that the upcoming elections might not be conducted fairly, as was the case in previous instances.

Meanwhile, during today's regular meeting of the Council of Ministers, Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev reassured that all government members are committed to their roles until the end of their term, with the decision to continue dependent on President Radev.

In his report, Glavchev highlighted the government's achievements and policies. He emphasized that his administration had not engaged in any improper practices and had no intention of doing so. He made it clear that they had not compromised their integrity by "sitting on other people's laps" and had maintained their...