28 November 2025 | 15:03
In his speech, the president pointed out that Bulgaria highly values its relations with Iraq, which is an important partner in the Middle East region
NEWS
Rosen Plevneliev: The veto is not an instrument of pressure, but a means to hear all the arguments
2012-06-15 16:00:00
While I am President, vetoes will not be an instrument of pressure, but a means to hear all the arguments. There are clear motives for the veto of some of the Judiciary Act amendments and this is not intended to interfere with someone, President Rosen Plevneliev told journalists in Belgrade in response to a question. He was participating in a meeting of Heads of States Parties to the Process of Co-operation in South East Europe (SEECP). The President emphasised that the decision to impose a veto is the result of advice from his legal counselors and the positions put forward by many governmental and professional organizations.
Asked why he did not veto the texts relating to the period for selecting the new Prosecutor-General and allowed the selection to be done by the current Supreme Judicial Council, President Plevneliev expressed confidence that after the Prime Minister, Prosecutor-General, Minister of Justice and representatives of political parties had declared their intention explicitly that the new Supreme Judicial Council would choose the next Prosecutor-General, they were morally bound that their words would be matched by their deeds.
The President reiterated his position that the procedure for the selection and nomination of the new Prosecutor-General and members of the next SJC should be as transparent as possible and should be given a longer period of time to allow applications to be public and to hear the arguments of those who nominate them. This will give the candidates a chance to present their positions for their future posts. Therefore, as President, the period of six months is viable and it is important to be able to see all the arguments and to have a procedure that is of sufficient length and transparent. President Plevneliev emphasised that he had reservations about the way that the SJC worked and noted that the council does not enjoy a high degree of public trust.
Asked whether he would veto the Forestry Act amendments, President Plevneliev said that the presidential institution will give a hearing to everyone before deciding his stance and he would rule within the period allowed by the constitution.
MORE FROM NEWS
24 November 2025 | 19:07
Taking advantage of their geostrategic position, Bulgaria and Georgia have the potential to deepen their connectivity in various areas such as transport, energy, and the digital sector, which will contribute to promoting the economy, investment, and prosperity in the Black Sea region. This was stated by President Rumen Radev, who held a meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament of Georgia, Shalva Papuashvili.
13 November 2025 | 14:02
The two were unanimous that restoring peace in Europe through diplomacy is a priority for the EU and the only way to ensure the long-term security and stability of the Old Continent.
12 November 2025 | 14:02
The President recalls that the institution of the Special Commercial Administrator (SCA) was introduced by an Act adopted in 2023, which also established a number of safeguards against potential abuse and arbitrariness — safeguards of the kind already adopted in other European states faced with similar circumstances, with the objective of minimising the risk of subsequent financial claims against the State