“We are trying to convince people that there is some chance of forming a regular cabinet. We have also presented our program – we are upgrading a little in all elections”.
This is what the GERB-SDS MP candidate Toma Bykov said in “This Morning”. He does not think that there are any real obstacles for Bulgaria to have a regular cabinet after these parliamentary elections.
“My firm opinion, however, is that it should not be of a temporary nature, but should be with a clear request for a full management mandate,” Bykov pointed out.
According to him, clear political responsibility must be taken and it must be clear who is in charge. Who are the ministers, which party is responsible for their actions, and this means that people with political experience who represent groups of society participate in the government.
“PP-DB present their formula with a non-party prime minister and government. I maintain that this formula is for a provisional government. If in these elections we make a commitment to form a cabinet for one year and then go to elections again, that is not good for me”, believes Toma Bykov.
According to him, after the vote on October 27, the parties should make a very clear analysis of the election result and that the vote of the Bulgarian citizens should be faithfully reflected, and not replaced.
“I don’t think that we have insurmountable differences with PP-DB. We must make an effort to preserve the opportunities for dialogue after the elections,” added the deputy candidate from GERB-SDS.
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Analysis: GERB Party’s Chances of Forming a Regular Cabinet in Bulgaria
As a seasoned observer of Bulgarian politics, I recently came across an interview with Toma Bykov, a GERB-SDS MP candidate, where he expressed optimism about the possibility of forming a regular cabinet in the country. This statement caught my attention, especially amidst the recent developments in Bulgarian politics.
Bykov’s statement, “We are trying to convince people that there is some chance of forming a regular cabinet,” suggests that the GERB party is actively working towards achieving this goal [[no URL provided]]. This is reinforced by the party’s efforts to present their program, which, as Bykov mentioned, has been “upgrading a little in all elections.” This implies that the GERB party is making a concerted effort to improve their program and convince voters of their viability.
However, recent developments have cast a shadow over the GERB party’s chances of forming a cabinet. For instance, Reuters reported that Bulgaria’s prime minister-designate Rosen Zhelyazkov of the centre-right GERB party failed to secure a majority to form a government on July 3, 2024 [[2]] [[https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/bulgarias-centre-right-gerb-party-fails-secure-majority-form-government-2024-07-03/]]. This setback raises questions about the GERB party’s ability to form a stable cabinet.
Moreover, Balkan Insight reported that the GERB party proposed a new cabinet with a fresh face as designated prime minister, instead of leader Boyko Borissov, in a bid to end the country’s political gridlock [[1]] [[https://balkaninsight.com/tag/gerb-party/]]. This move suggests that the GERB party is willing to adapt and make changes to achieve their goal of forming a cabinet.
Despite these challenges, Bykov remains optimistic about the possibility of forming a regular cabinet, stating that “my firm opinion, however, is that it should not be of a temporary nature, but should be with a clear request for a full management mandate.” This suggests that the GERB party is committed to forming a stable and effective cabinet, rather than a temporary or caretaker government.
while there are valid concerns about the GERB party’s ability to form a cabinet, given their recent setbacks and the complex nature of Bulgarian politics, Bykov’s optimism should not be dismissed outright. The GERB party’s efforts to present their program and adapt to changing circumstances suggest that they are making a genuine attempt to form a regular cabinet. Ultimately, the success of these endeavors remains to be seen, and it is crucial to continue monitoring the situation to determine whether the GERB party can overcome the obstacles and achieve their goal.
By the way, in the latest elections, the GERB Party has won the election with nearly 25% of the total vote, but Boyko Borisov and the GERB party are in a precarious situation in forming a government [[3]] [[https://www.rferl.org/a/bulgaria-borisov-gerb-peevski-coalition/32999466.html]].
