Disagreements surfaced on Monday regarding the path toward deeper unity among the coalition partners in Bulgaria, specifically between Yes, Bulgaria and Continue the Change, two of the three members of the CC-DB alliance. Yes, Bulgaria has intensified its push to formalize the existing informal cooperation with Continue the Change (CC) and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB), suggesting a potential unified party structure. However, Continue the Change expressed reservations about moving toward a single entity.
While acknowledging shared objectives, CC leaders stated they are significantly distant from merging into one party. Yes, Bulgaria co-leader Bozhidar Bozhanov maintained that dialogue with Continue the Change remains open, emphasizing that the focus must remain on voters and common priorities, such as judicial reform. He noted that while informal work has occurred since early 2023, the discussion now involves formalizing the coalition, possibly culminating in full unification.
In support of integration, Yes, Bulgaria co-leader Ivaylo Mirchev argued that voters anticipate a consolidated political structure. Conversely, former prime minister and CC deputy leader Nikolay Denkov cautioned against an immediate merger. Denkov asserted that while goals align, the methods for achieving them differ fundamentally.
He dismissed the proposed extreme options—either immediate unification or outright separation—stating that the parties can cooperate while preserving their individual strengths. Despite the strategic divergence over structure, both sides confirmed that cooperation continues in vital areas, such as the upcoming presidential elections. The parties in Bulgaria remain committed to dialogue, though the final decision regarding separate parliamentary groups rests with the individual members of parliament.
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