Peevski Signals Support for Stoyanov: Invites Him to Lead His Party's List

Delyan Peevski announced that he would invite Kalin Stoyanov, the current Caretaker Minister of Internal Affairs, to lead his party's list if Stoyanov is unfairly dismissed. Peevski clarified that Stoyanov is not his "guy" but praised him as a minister who performed his duties professionally, particularly in ensuring fair elections during his tenure. Peevski made this statement to journalists in parliament, emphasizing that if Stoyanov is dismissed due to what he called "lies and fabrications" from certain groups, he would personally extend the invitation.

When asked by "Dnevnik" about which party's list Stoyanov would be invited to lead, Peevski did not provide a clear answer. Regarding a planned meeting of the Central Operational Bureau of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS) later that day, Peevski stated it would be illegitimate due to a lack of quorum. He further criticized the current leadership of the DPS, accusing them of losing their legitimacy by trying to steal the DPS brand.

Peevski reiterated that the Central Operations Bureau could not make any legitimate decisions and avoided questions about the party's participation in upcoming elections. He also accused Ahmed Dogan, the DPS's honorary chairman, of financial misconduct, specifically questioning the whereabouts of 30 million leva from the Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB). Peevski directed his questions at Dogan, claiming that the latter owes an explanation.

Peevski also criticized President Rumen Radev, accusing him of undermining the Constitution and attributing the current political crisis to his actions. When asked if Stoyanov was affiliated with the DPS, Peevski suggested that Kiril Petkov, a political figure, could confirm whether Stoyanov was...