/ world today news/ “Our so-called coalition partners did not warn us about the Commission for Pension Funds”, she said
“A commission on pension funds is unnecessary. The BSP, unfortunately with the support of the Reform Bloc and the Patriotic Front, want to return to the times when they made commissions for everything and anything, to extract yellow money”. Menda Stoyanova, deputy from GERB, said this in the show “Face to Face” on BBC.
“The Committee on Budget and Finance has been dealing with this problem for two months. Next week we will hear the private pension funds themselves. We are doing our work. BSP does not want to comment on them. Today I became very sick because of another thing. I saw the document with the request for composition of this commission. Right after the signature of Mihail Mikov, and the third was the signature of Valeri Simeonov. Our so-called coalition partners neither warned us about this decision nor discussed it with us let’s talk. I have no explanation,” Stoyanova said categorically.
“We are not afraid of the headlines in the newspapers tomorrow. Rather, there should be fear among the people who signed the request for this commission. I am talking mostly about RB. Today was complete schizophrenia in the National Assembly. Without the cooperation of GERB this committee would not pass. It should be clear to everyone that we do not aim to cover up and stretch an umbrella over anyone. In this case, it is a question of populism, added the chairman of the budget committee the parties who support the government should not give in to the BSP’s provocations. Today they did not stop attacking me. They always attack the powerful. I don’t want to sound boastful, but with the attacks on me, they are trying to give a signal to someone else. They are trying to attack the financing of the budget,” said Stoyanova, as quoted by Novyni.bg.
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In Valeri Simeonov’s view, what specific developments in Bulgaria’s pension system warrant the formation of the Commission for Pension Funds, and how does he assess its potential effectiveness versus the risk of bureaucratic overreach?
1. Menda, as a deputy from GERB, what were your initial reactions when you first heard about the Commission for Pension Funds? Did you expect such a move from the BSP, and do you think it’s necessary considering the current situation with private pension funds in Bulgaria?
2. Valeri Simeonov, as a representative of the Reform Bloc, can you explain your stance on the formation of the Commission for Pension Funds? Do you believe that it’s simply a return to old practices of making commissions for everything and anything, or is there a genuine need for this commission in light of recent developments in Bulgaria’s pension system?
3. How would you respond to Ms. Stoyanova’s claims that she was not warned about the Commission for Pension Funds and that the BSP’s actions were nothing short of provocative? As a coalition partner, do you feel that there was a lack of communication or transparency surrounding this issue?
4. Both of you have touched upon the role of the media in the recent events surrounding the Commission for Pension Funds. Ms. Stoyanova mentioned the potential headlines tomorrow, while Mr. Simeonov noted the attacks on her. What is the importance of media coverage in shaping public perception and policy decisions? How can we ensure that information is presented accurately and fairly?
5. moving forward, what are your thoughts on the future of private pension funds in Bulgaria? Do you see room for collaboration between different political parties on this issue, or will it continue to be a point of contention? What measures can be taken to ensure the stability and security of private pension funds for Bulgarian citizens?
