We Continue the Change

The adoption of amendments to the Law on the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), crucial for Bulgaria's entry into the eurozone, was unexpectedly blocked in parliament as the ruling GERB party withheld its support.

Toshko Yordanov, chairman of the parliamentary group of the "There Is Such a People" (TISP) party, recently commented on the country's difficult financial status, suggesting that former Finance Minister Asen Vassilev (WCC-DB) should even face criminal liability for his handling of state finances.

Nikolai Denkov, former Prime Minister and current co-chairman of the "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) parliamentary group, accused the ruling parties of seeking complete control over the government. Speaking at the National Assembly, Denkov stated that opposition parties were left with minimal authority after the ruling parties distributed key parliamentary positions.

Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of Bulgaria's "We Continue the Change" (WCC) party and former prime minister, will attend the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump, reports Euractiv. Unlike other nations with conservative leaders, Bulgaria is represented by Petkov, who is already in Washington. He explained to Euractiv that he received the invitation and chose to attend.

Members of Parliament resumed their duties following the Christmas recess, with key meetings scheduled for the budget and finance, as well as legal committees. Among the critical items on the agenda is the legal committee's review of proposed changes to the Judiciary Act, an issue tied to ongoing governance negotiations.

Kiril Petkov, co-chair of "We Continue the Change," criticized the collapse of cabinet negotiations between GERB and "Democratic Bulgaria," attributing it to GERB's alleged dependence on Delyan Peevski, leader of the DPS-New Beginning.

Kiril Petkov, co-chairman of the political party "We Continue the Change" (WCC), has been summoned as a defendant in the case surrounding the arrest of Boyko Borissov, Vladislav Goranov, and Sevdelina Arnaudova. The summons, which was issued today at 5 p.m., marks Petkov's formal involvement in the case, which he has described as a "political attack" aimed at his party.

Delyan Peevski, the chairman of "DPS - New Beginning," stated that his party would take on the role of the opposition if a government is successfully formed. He expressed his support for early elections, emphasizing the need for a decisive winner.

GERB has invited three political formations—Democratic Bulgaria (DB), the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), and There Is Such a People (TISP)—to engage in "expert conversations" aimed at forming a government. The invitations were sent with a proposal for the meetings to take place at a mutually convenient time next week.

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has announced the party's plan to hold official negotiations with "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB), the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP), and "There Is Such a People" (TISP) regarding the formation of a government.