On the inaugural sitting of Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly, members of parliament and party leaders addressed journalists regarding their expectations for the legislative session, the election of the Assembly Chair, and the formation of a new cabinet. Rumen Radev, leader of the Progressive Bulgaria (PB) coalition, stated that the government structure must be finalized by May 15 to address significant pending reforms. He highlighted the state’s finances as a primary concern, alongside the urgent need to elect a new Supreme Judicial Council.
Radev also commented on the political maneuvering, noting that the split of the Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) group was disappointing. Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov expressed his expectation that the new government would demonstrate “courage and principles,” referencing public demands for improved governance in Bulgaria. He noted that the period of the caretaker cabinet had demonstrated that effective governance was possible without the previous political model.
Other groups outlined their priorities. Tomislav Donchev (GERB-UDF) emphasized cabinet formation and the adoption of the 2026 budget as crucial tasks, suggesting the opposition must serve as a counterpoint. Assen Vassilev (CC) prioritized the election of the Supreme Judicial Council, while Atanas Atanassov (Democrats for Strong Bulgaria) stated their opposition focus would be monitoring power holders and pushing for reforms.
Leaders expressed varying views on the political process. Galab Donev (PB) confirmed that PB would announce a nomination for the Assembly Chair. Meanwhile, Tsoncho Ganev (Vazrazhdane) indicated the party would act as
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