28 February 2013 | 11:11
Given the political deadlock we are facing, the most honest and most responsible approach concerning the citizens is to hold elections. However, we should provide a chance for the elections to be organized well. I cannot allow elections to be held, if the Central Electoral Commission is not ready for them. I am unwilling to have elections held on Palm Sunday or Easter. These are holy Christian holidays which cannot be burdened with political emotions. These Christian holidays should enlighten and unite us, not be an occasion for opposition and division. Therefore, if the third mandate is also declined, the elections will be held on 12 May. This is the first possible date.
27 February 2013 | 15:03
At the current moment of a political and social crisis Bulgaria needs a responsible caretaker cabinet which will address the problems that provoked the public discontent. This was the position voiced by President Rosen Plevneliev and Sergey Stanishev, Assembly floor leader of the Coalition for Bulgaria group. The head of state handed down an exploratory mandate for forming a government to the Assembly floor leader of “Coalition for Bulgaria” group which was turned down by the BSP leader.
26 February 2013 | 19:07
The Consultative Council for National Security (CCNS) reached a general consensus on a statement and proposals concerning the risks and threats to the country posed by the political and social crisis. This is what President Rosen Plevneliev said at the end of the fourth meeting of the Consultative Council. The participants in the CCNS reached a general agreement that Bulgaria’s democratic system should not be undermined.
25 February 2013 | 13:01
In compliance with the provisions stipulated in the Constitution, President Rosen Plevneliev handed down the exploratory mandate for forming a government to the GERB political party. The mandate was turned down by the party’s chairman and outgoing Prime Minister Boyko Borisov.
