New Dividing Line Emerges in Bulgarian Government Over Distribution of Regional Governors
A new dividing line has emerged between the Ortash coalitions in the PP-DB and GERB immunities government, causing further tensions within the ruling coalition. The issue at hand is the distribution of regional governors, which has sparked controversy and led to mass resignations.
The situation escalated shortly after the new cabinet was installed in the Council of Ministers, as all 28 regional governors submitted their resignations within a single working day. This unprecedented act affected regions such as Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna, and many others.
Boyko Borisov, the leader of GERB, acknowledged the problem during a discussion at the National Assembly. He expressed his frustration with the constant appointment of new individuals to key positions, particularly regional governors. Borisov highlighted the case of Blagoevgrad, where his party had been defeated twice in elections, making it unfair to appoint a regional governor from the opposing party.
The regional governor of Blagoevgrad, Stoyan Hristov, who was appointed by acting Prime Minister Galab Donev, was among those who resigned. Hristov justified his decision as a moral act, stating that he was not appointed by the current cabinet and therefore felt it was appropriate to step down.
The wave of resignations by regional governors, even before their replacements have been officially appointed by the new administration, is expected to further exacerbate tensions between the ruling coalition partners. The issue of regional governor appointments has become a bargaining chip in the ongoing negotiations between the PP-DB and GERB.
The situation remains fluid, and the distribution of regional governors continues to be a contentious issue within the Bulgarian government. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the stability and functioning of the parliament and the cabinet.
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How is the distribution of regional governors becoming a source of controversy and tension within the ruling coalition in Bulgaria
A New Divide Arises in Bulgarian Government Over Assignment of Regional Governors
Tensions have escalated within the ruling coalition in Bulgaria, as a new divide emerges over the distribution of regional governors. This contentious issue has led to a wave of resignations and sparked controversy between the Ortash coalitions in the PP-DB and GERB immunities government.
The controversy began shortly after the new cabinet was installed in the Council of Ministers, with all 28 regional governors submitting their resignations in a single working day. This unprecedented mass resignation affected important regions like Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna.
Boyko Borisov, leader of the GERB party, expressed his frustration with the frequent appointment of new individuals to key positions, particularly regional governors. Borisov cited the example of Blagoevgrad, where his party had been defeated twice in elections, arguing that it was unfair to appoint a regional governor from the opposing party.
One of the resigned regional governors, Stoyan Hristov of Blagoevgrad, justified his decision as a moral act, stating that he was not appointed by the current cabinet and therefore felt it was appropriate to step down. Hristov was appointed by acting Prime Minister Galab Donev.
The mass resignations of regional governors, even before replacements have been officially appointed, are expected to further strain the relationship between the ruling coalition partners. The distribution of regional governors has become a bargaining chip in negotiations between the PP-DB and GERB.
The situation remains fluid, and the assignment of regional governors continues to be a contentious issue within the Bulgarian government. The outcome of these negotiations will have significant implications for the stability and functioning of the parliament and the cabinet.
For the latest updates on this developing story, follow PIK on Telegram and Twitter.
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The clash over regional governors is causing a deepening rift within the PP-DB and GERB coalition, leaving the future of their partnership uncertain. It is evident that the differing viewpoints within the coalition are undermining their ability to effectively govern, emphasizing the urgent need for resolution and compromise.