The Yes, Bulgaria party accused prosecutors on Friday of being used to target officials involved in institutional reform. These accusations followed statements by Interior Ministry acting Secretary General Georgi Kandev, who claimed he was facing pressure and false allegations. At a press briefing, Yes, Bulgaria co-chair Ivaylo Mirchev asserted that the prosecution service was being utilized as part of what he termed the “Borissov-Peevski model,” referencing GERB leader Boyko Borissov and Movement for Rights and Freedoms leader Delyan Peevski.
Mirchev stated that the model continues to operate, suggesting the prosecution is once again being used against reform efforts. His comments followed Kandev’s assertion that he received calls from unknown numbers alleging false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office, which he believes aims to force his resignation. Mirchev characterized the current pressure on Kandev, caretaker Interior Minister Emil Dechev, and caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov as retaliation.
Furthermore, Mirchev announced that the party had submitted an alert to the prosecution service regarding a journalistic investigation by BIRD. This investigation alleged recordings involving former Supreme Administrative Court chairman Georgi Cholakov and an intermediary linked to alleged bribery schemes in court decisions. Mirchev criticized Cholakov, calling him “Peevski’s lawyer.” Party co-chair Bozhidar Bozhanov called for thorough checks of related reports and asset reviews for senior magistrates, including acting Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov.
Yes, Bulgaria also indicated plans to request a parliamentary hearing concerning media reports questioning whether Delyan Peevski was using undeclared private jets. The party aims to push for an ad hoc committee to examine the financing of these private flights, suggesting the system is being manipulated.
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