Political Tensions Rise as a Key Appointment Sparks Debate in Bulgarian Parliament
The potential appointment of Atanas Atanasov as head of the Bulgarian Parliament is creating political tension, highlighting the fragility of the governing coalition. Political scientist and university professor, Assoc. Tatyana Burudzhieva, asserts that the outcome of this decision will be a litmus test for the coalition, revealing whether “We Continue the Change” and Democratic Bulgaria can continue to cooperate.
Speaking to BNR, Assoc. Burudzhieva stressed that varied votes on key issues, particularly the election of the Parliament’s presiding officer, reveal deep divisions. “If they do not vote for this candidacy, I suspect there will be a split in the coalition “We continue the Change “- Democratic Bulgaria”.
Instead of focusing on responsible government, the focus appears to be on the next election. “What intelligent people may have realized is that they did not want, they said that there was a need for a government, but everyone set conditions for this government, which means that work will not be done,” commented Assoc. Burudzhieva. This suggests a cabinet aimed at stalling rather than achieving realistic progress. “The task is now to fight for the chairman of the National Assembly, understand – for the future acting prime minister”.
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Burudzhieva believes that had the newly elected MPs wanted The Parliament to function smoothly, they could have adopted the old rules for The Parliament’s operations.
“The existence of these rules allows us to create parliamentary groupings. If it wasn’t for the battle only for an acting prime minister, the parliament could unblock its work. The battle is only for this, not to get work done ya
They do not want to work in this National Assembly. They want to know What will happen with the official cabinet, and the power in the executive will be in whose hands. This ruins one of the basic principles of democracy – the separation of powers.” she continued.
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What is causing the delay in Bulgarian elections?
## Bulgarian Elections in Limbo: A Stalemate Deepens
**Host:** Joining us today to discuss the latest political developments in Bulgaria is [Guest Name], a political analyst specializing in Eastern European politics. Welcome to the show.
**Guest:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Bulgaria’s political landscape is once again in turmoil. We’ve seen President Radev refuse to appoint a caretaker government, effectively postponing elections initially slated for October 20th. What triggered this latest development?
**Guest:** This situation stems from a dispute over the potential reappointment of Kalin Stoyanov as Interior Minister in the caretaker government [[1](https://www.politico.eu/article/bulgaria-elections-postponed-president-rumen-radev-kalin-stoyanov-political-crisis/)]. President Radev seems to be at odds with this nomination, leading to the current standstill.
**Host:** So, the proposed appointment of Stoyanov has become a flashpoint?
**Guest:** Absolutely. It highlights the deep divisions within Bulgarian politics and the fragile state of political negotiation. This delay in elections adds to the uncertainty surrounding Bulgaria’s political future.
**Host:** What are the potential consequences of this ongoing political stalemate?
**Guest:** Prolonged uncertainty is never good for any democracy. It can erode public trust in institutions and hinder effective governance. The longer this situation drags on, the more difficult it will be to find solutions and move forward.
**Host:** Thank you for providing valuable insight into this complex situation. We’ll continue to follow developments closely.
