The National Council of the “Yes, Bulgaria” party, a component of the Democratic Bulgaria coalition (CC-DB), has mandated the proposal of a formal coalition agreement to its partners. According to the party’s press office, this move addresses the current lack of a binding document governing the alliance. The proposed agreement is designed to establish clear operational frameworks, including defined management bodies, decision-making protocols for the parliamentary group, criteria for candidate nomination, and a unified human resources policy.
Furthermore, the document aims to eliminate party quotas in subsequent elections. A significant focus of the council’s decision is developing a “roadmap for the creation of a unified democratic centre-right political entity,” which may involve parties outside the current coalition. The council also directed the Executive Council to prepare for upcoming presidential elections and to expedite efforts to secure support for a common democratic centre-right candidate in Bulgaria.
Moreover, the decision outlines specific legislative priorities for “Yes, Bulgaria” Members of Parliament in the new parliament. These include maintaining a clear opposition stance against excessive centralization of power and advocating for right-wing fiscal measures in the state budget. Key legislative goals encompass introducing a new Judiciary Act with updated criteria for selecting Supreme Judicial Council members, advancing anti-corruption legislation, and calling for the removal of state security protections for prominent figures.
Finally, the mandate details healthcare improvements, such as requiring private hospitals to undergo public tenders for medicines and implementing SMS notifications for health services, alongside measures to prevent misuse of National Health Insurance Fund funds.
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