There is no division in the ranks of “Continuing the change – Democratic Bulgaria”, announced the MP Ivaylo Mirchev from the coalition in the studio “Hello, Bulgaria” on Nova TV. On the air of bTV, his colleague Bozhidar Bojanov said that there were different votes between DB and PP before and they were based on a different assessment of risks and probabilities. He has his opinion on yesterday’s vote for ITN’s Silvi Kirilov for Speaker of Parliament.
Despite a request that they support ITN’s application, the PP-DB group split during the nomination vote. 17 of the coalition group voted “for” Kirilov, 1 was “against”, and 19 deputies abstained from voting for the ITN doyenne.
Already at the beginning of the week, representatives of “Yes, Bulgaria” announced that they will vote with “abstain” if Kirilov’s election depends on a majority with “Vazrazhdane”. Kostadinov’s party supported ITN’s claim in the runoff.
“There is no division in the PP-DB. Our reasons are bigger than us. In “Democratic Bulgaria” we are much more right-wing and we understand politics in a different way. However, our reasons with “Continuing the Change” are common, “Mirchev assured.
In his words, the PP-DB called on all political forces to withdraw their candidates to start the 51st parliament.
“We have no problem with “Vazrazhdane” supporting our bills in the chamber, but when we choose the Speaker of the National Assembly, this is equivalent to creating a majority, ” Mirchev also said.
According to him, Boyko Borisov‘s plan is three-step and he intends to “sew” PP-DB to “Vazrazhdane”, which was a function of GERB.
“If we vote for the speaker of the parliament with Vazrazhdane, in January they will choose Borislav Sarafov as the chief prosecutor. The elections are at the beginning of April. Then the head of GERB will say that if the democrats could rule by Vazrazhdane, they will also be with GERB This is how he will fulfill his dream of rule by the party of Kostadin Kostadinov, as he did with the patriots years ago,” said Representative of the People.
Bozhidar Bojanov also said that there is no division in the coalition.
“I would not look for any big minds. There have been different votes between us and the PP before and they were based again on a different assessment of risks and probabilities. We appeared together in the elections because we share the main political goals. I don’t think we can conclude that we have such bad divisions that we are not together,” he said.
According to him, the vote was reached after long and fruitful discussions in the parliamentary group and party groups.
“No one else withdrew their candidate, and listening to the debate in the room, this election turned from a technical one to a political one.” We have guessed if we say with the first vote that we are voting for a caretaker prime minister, this will mean that we are out of this parliament. We decided that we cannot tell the voters that we, with the first vote, sending them to the elections,” said Bozhidar Bojanov.
On Friday, there will be a fifth attempt to elect the President of the Parliament. Delegates gather at 10am to vote again on the proposals of the individual formations. This is the record 12th day of the first sitting of the 51st Parliament.
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**Mr. Mirchev alleges a three-step plan by Boyko Borisov aimed at undermining democratic institutions. How credible do you find these accusations, and what specific evidence supports or refutes this claim?**
## Interview on the Speaker Election Drama in Bulgarian Parliament
**Host:** Welcome back to World Today News. Today, we’re diving deep into the unfolding drama surrounding the Speaker election in the Bulgarian Parliament. Joining us are two insightful voices from the political scene: Ivaylo Mirchev, Member of Parliament from “Continuing the Change – Democratic Bulgaria,” and Bozhidar Bojanov, also a Member of Parliament from the same coalition.
**Section 1: Cracks in the Coalition?**
**Host:** Mr. Mirchev, your statements yesterday seemed to suggest a deeper division within the “Continuing the Change – Democratic Bulgaria” coalition than was initially apparent.
**Mirchev:** __(Elaborate on what he witnessed within the coalition leading up to the vote, address any disagreements over strategy and risk assessment, highlight the core values that bind the coalition and emphasize the shared goals]_
**Host:**
Mr. Bojanov, you maintained that there wasn’t a major split in the coalition. Can you elaborate on the nature of the internal discussions that led to the diverse voting patterns during the Speaker election?
**Bojanov:** __(Explain the different perspectives within the coalition regarding ITN’s candidacy, clarify the rationale behind abstaining from the vote, emphasize the importance of dialog and consensus within the coalition, address any potential concerns about losing voter trust)_
**Section 2: The Game Plan – Boyko Borisov’s Three Steps**
**Host:** Mr. Mirchev, you articulated a concerning scenario regarding Boyko Borisov’s alleged strategy. Could you walk us through these three steps and why you believe they pose a threat to democratic values?
**Mirchev:** _(Expound on the alleged three-step plan –协商一个支持者, explain how it weakens democratic institutions, discuss the potential consequences for Bulgarian society, address any counterarguments or alternative explanations)_
**Host:** Mr. Bojanov, what is your response to these allegations against Mr Borisov? How does the Democratic Bulgaria faction view this potentially dangerous political maneuver?
**Bojanov:** _(Respond to Mirchev’s accusations, offer a different perspective on Borisov’s intentions, explain the Democratic Bulgaria faction’s counter-strategy, propose alternative solutions to the current political deadlock)_
**Section 3: Looking Ahead: The Future of the 51st Parliament**
**Host:** With the fifth attempt to elect a Speaker scheduled for Friday, what are your expectations for the outcome?
**Mirchev:** _(Offer his perspective on the upcoming vote, outline the challenges facing the coalition moving forward, express his hopes for a unified and productive parliament)_
**Host:** Mr. Bojanov, what message do you have for the Bulgarian people as the political landscape remains uncertain?
**Bojanov:** _(Address the anxieties felt by the electorate, emphasize the commitment to democratic principles and transparent governance, call for unity and compromise in the face of adversity)_
**Host:** We thank both Mr. Mirchev and Mr. Bojanov for sharing their valuable insights.
**Concluding remarks**:
The future of the Bulgarian Parliament hangs in the balance, and the coming days will be crucial in determining its direction. As the political drama unfolds, World Today News remains committed to providing accurate and unbiased coverage, keeping our audience informed about the events shaping the nation.
