'There Is Such a People' Given Final Chance to Form Government: Broad Parliamentary Support Essential

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev handed over the third exploratory mandate for forming a government to the parliamentary group of "There Is Such a People" (TISP), emphasizing the importance of creating a stable and effective government. He highlighted that this is the last opportunity for the 50th National Assembly to establish a government and make a meaningful impact. Radev praised TISP for their consistent advocacy for a regular government and their support for a supra-party cabinet of experts, despite ongoing party conflicts and internal discord.

Radev urged the TISP representatives to handle this task with the same level of responsibility they have previously demonstrated. He noted that the third mandate offers more flexibility, allowing them to delay announcing a prime ministerial candidate until they have had discussions with other political parties in parliament. The President encouraged them to initiate these discussions promptly.

In response, Toshko Yordanov, the chairman of the TISP parliamentary group, acknowledged the gravity of the responsibility that comes with the third mandate. "Thank you, Mr. President, for entrusting us with this task. We fully recognize the severe crisis facing the country and the heightened responsibility of this mandate compared to the previous ones," Yordanov said. He emphasized that TISP would approach the situation pragmatically, engaging in talks with all parliamentary parties and independent deputies. Yordanov stressed that broad parliamentary support is essential for overcoming the political crisis and establishing a functional government.

Toshko Yordanov, the head of the parliamentary group "There Is Such a People" (TISP), expressed hope that by the end of the week, it will be clear whether...