Following statements regarding pressure on Interior Ministry’s acting Secretary General, Georgi Kandev, leader Assen Vassilev of Continue the Change (CC) issued a statement via Facebook. Vassilev asserted that the situation indicated a pattern where, according to him, someone attempting to carry out their official duties faces accusations from false witnesses. He characterized the alleged threats against Secretary General Kandev as highly irregular.
Furthermore, Vassilev contended that achieving a prosperous and just Bulgaria aligned with European standards requires the immediate replacement of the Supreme Judicial Council and a broader reform of the judicial system. The controversy deepened when Kandev himself posted a video message on Facebook. In the video, he stated that someone had conveyed a message urging him to resign, but he declared his refusal to yield to threats or private negotiations.
The core of the recent dispute involves allegations that on Thursday, individuals, including one nicknamed “Kartofa,” provided false testimony against him at the Sofia City Prosecution Office. These developments highlight ongoing political friction within the Bulgarian administration. Vassilev’s comments suggest a deep disagreement over the direction of judicial reform, positioning the allegations against Kandev as symptomatic of a larger institutional struggle.
The statements from both Kandev and Vassilev underscore a volatile period regarding governmental accountability and the integrity of Bulgaria’s legal structures.
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