Politics of Bulgaria

An unprecedented tenth attempt to elect a speaker for Bulgaria's 51st National Assembly is set to take place today, as the political deadlock continues. The first session of the Assembly began on November 11, but MPs have been unable to agree on a leader.

In recent months, Bulgarian politics have been marked by tension and instability, fueled by the deepening rifts between key political figures and parties. These divisions center around the so-called "Peevski model," a reference to the influence of controversial political figure Delyan Peevski, who has been a polarizing presence in the country's political arena.

Slavi Trifonov, leader of "There Is Such a People" (TISP), took to social media to criticize Boyko Borissov, leader of GERB, after the latter expressed frustration with the state of Bulgarian politics. Trifonov accused Borissov of being overly self-assured, claiming that Borissov sees himself as indispensable to Bulgaria's survival and stability.

The Bulgarian National Assembly continued its efforts to elect a Speaker, but for the fourth consecutive time, no candidate managed to secure the necessary support. In today's first voting session, the stalemate persisted.

Hours after the first exit poll results from the US presidential election, politicians worldwide, including those from Bulgaria, sent their congratulations to the likely 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump.

Political analysts are discussing the potential impact of the upcoming US presidential election on the negotiations for forming a government in Bulgaria.

Bulgaria's caretaker government will not approach the Constitutional Court to annul the October 27 election results, confirmed Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev.

Bulgarian President Rumen Radev expressed that democracy cannot be bought or imposed, warning that accepting such practices would signify a surrender of democratic principles. His comments were made in response to the early parliamentary election results and were disseminated by his press office.

Acting Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev expressed confidence that the Bulgarian caretaker government has fulfilled its obligations to ensure fair elections. He emphasized that all duties were performed "with hand on heart," adding that a report from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) also supports this view, and it is available to the public.

The political landscape in Bulgaria is currently marked by uncertainty following the recent elections. The leading party, GERB, under the leadership of Boyko Borissov, has claimed victory and the responsibility to form a government. However, the prospects for a stable coalition remain unclear, as various parties express conflicting priorities and conditions for cooperation.