Following a statement from Interior Ministry’s acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who indicated he had faced pressure to resign, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev issued a strong reaction on Facebook. Vassilev commented that the situation suggested an effort to undermine someone merely doing their professional duties. He characterized the alleged threats against Secretary General Kandev as highly irregular.
Furthermore, Vassilev stated that the replacement of the Supreme Judicial Council and significant restructuring within the judicial system were necessary steps toward achieving a more stable and European Bulgaria. These comments followed an earlier video message from Kandev on Facebook. In the video, Kandev addressed receiving a directive to step down, asserting that he would not yield to perceived threats or informal arrangements.
Kandev had previously reported that on Thursday, individuals, including a person identified by the nickname “Kartofa,” provided testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. The political tension highlights ongoing disputes regarding the administration of justice. Vassilev’s commentary connects the perceived pressure on Kandev to a broader systemic reform agenda.
The differing accounts of the pressure applied to the Ministry official continue to generate public debate regarding institutional independence and accountability within Bulgarian governance.
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