Following statements suggesting pressure on the Interior Ministry’s acting Secretary General, Georgi Kandev, to resign, Continue the Change (CC) leader Assen Vassilev commented on Facebook. Vassilev asserted that Bulgarian authorities appear to target individuals as soon as someone begins doing their professional duties, alleging that false witness testimony is frequently employed against them. He characterized the reported threats against Secretary General Kandev as highly irregular.
Vassilev further stated that achieving a prosperous, just, and European Bulgaria necessitates the immediate replacement of the Supreme Judicial Council and a comprehensive reform of the judicial system. Earlier on Friday, Kandev posted a video message on Facebook. In the video, he addressed receiving a directive to leave his post, declaring that he would not succumb to threats or informal negotiations.
The context for the recent pressure emerged after Kandev was reportedly informed that individuals, including a person identified by the nickname “Kartofa,” had submitted false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office on Thursday. The exchange highlights ongoing friction within Bulgarian governance regarding judicial oversight. Vassilev’s public remarks underscore a political disagreement over institutional reforms, while Kandev’s statements confirm that he intends to continue his role despite the reported procedural challenges and allegations of external pressure.
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