Members of parliament and party leaders addressed journalists during the inaugural session of Bulgaria’s 52nd National Assembly, discussing their expectations regarding the upcoming legislative work, 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 needed finalizing by May 15 due to the volume of pending reforms. He identified state finances as a “disaster” requiring immediate attention, alongside prioritizing the election of a Supreme Judicial Council.
Caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gurov addressed the press, expressing the expectation that the new administration would uphold principles of good governance, referencing past public protests that led to the resignation of a previous cabinet. Other parliamentary groups outlined their priorities. Tomislav Donchev of GERB-UDF emphasized cabinet formation and the adoption of the 2026 budget as critical tasks for Bulgaria.
Meanwhile, Assen Vassilev of Continue the Change stressed the urgent election of the Supreme Judicial Council. Statements also addressed the political maneuvering within the new body. Galab Donev of PB confirmed that their group would announce a nomination for the Assembly Chair.
Conversely, Radev criticized the decision by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria to split into two groups. Overall, the discussions highlighted deep concerns over systemic reforms, particularly within the judiciary. While some groups pledged to act as a constructive opposition, others maintained that achieving a constitutional majority for deep reforms would depend on further dialogue and consensus among the parties.
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What key areas do the leaders anticipate will be the primary focus of the new legislative session?