GERB Chairman Boyko Borisov Denies Rotation Agreement with PP/DB Ahead of Local Elections

Title: GERB Chairman Boyko Borisov Rejects Rotation Agreement with PP/DB, Raises Concerns over Intentions

Date: June 23, 2023

In a recent speech, Boyko Borisov, the chairman of the first political force GERB, expressed doubts about the intentions of the second political force “Continuing the change/Democratic Bulgaria” (PP/DB). Borisov highlighted that the behavior of PP/DB indicates their desire for “official victory” in the upcoming local elections in October, and the agreed rotation, which would see Maria Gabriel replace Nikolay Denkov as prime minister, will not be reached.

During a morning briefing on the sidelines of the parliament, Borisov shared his impressions of his unofficial coalition partners. He stated that he met Lena Borislavova, a member of PP/DB, for the first time at a reception at the British Embassy and understood their real intentions – to rule the country alone, controlling both the parliament and the legislative power, as well as the regulatory bodies. With only 36 deputies, Borisov expressed his concerns about PP/DB’s ambitions.

Borisov further criticized PP/DB’s actions, pointing out the wholesale change of personnel in ministries, agencies, and regulators that they fully control. He emphasized that the agreed rotation and cooperation between the two political forces seem unlikely to materialize.

One of the contentious issues between GERB and PP/DB is the appointment of the head of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). While PP/DB wanted to put their own person in charge, GERB firmly supports the

Why does Boyko Borisov believe the agreed rotation and cooperation between GERB and PP/DB are unlikely to happen

GERB Chairman Boyko Borisov Rejects Rotation Agreement with PP/DB, Raises Concerns over Intentions

Date: June 23, 2023

Boyko Borisov, chairman of the leading political force GERB, has expressed his opposition to the rotation agreement proposed by the second political force “Continuing the change/Democratic Bulgaria” (PP/DB). Borisov has voiced concerns about the intentions of PP/DB, stating that their behavior suggests a desire for sole power in the upcoming local elections. He believes that the agreed rotation, which would see Maria Gabriel replace Nikolay Denkov as prime minister, is unlikely to happen.

During a morning briefing, Borisov discussed his impressions of his unofficial coalition partners. He mentioned his first meeting with PP/DB member Lena Borislavova at a reception at the British Embassy, where he claims to have understood their true intentions – to govern the country independently, controlling the parliament, legislature, and regulatory bodies. Borisov expressed his concerns about PP/DB’s ambitions, especially considering their low number of parliamentary deputies (36).

Borisov also criticized PP/DB’s actions, highlighting the extensive personnel changes they have made in ministries, agencies, and regulators that they have full control over. He emphasized that the agreed rotation and cooperation between the two political forces seem unlikely to materialize.

One of the key points of contention between GERB and PP/DB is the appointment of the head of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB). While PP/DB seeks to appoint their own candidate, GERB firmly supports maintaining the current leadership.