The Change: We Are Very Far from Becoming One Party with Yes, Bulgaria

Nikolay Denkov, a former prime minister and deputy leader of Continue the Change (CC), stated that the formation of a single political party with Yes, Bulgaria, remains a distant prospect. While acknowledging shared objectives with Yes, Bulgaria, Denkov noted that the parties hold differing views on the methods required to achieve those goals. CC has served as a coalition partner with Yes, Bulgaria, and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria since 2023, though no formal coalition agreement is in place.

Recently, the National Council of Yes, Bulgaria tasked the party with developing a formal coalition agreement and a roadmap for a unified political entity. Denkov critiqued the two primary alternatives presented, calling them “very extreme.” He specifically criticized the proposal to create a common party at the behest of Yes, Bulgaria, arguing that such a move would limit their voter base to only 6-7% in major urban centers. The deputy leader emphasized that the situation does not necessitate a complete separation.

Instead, he suggested that the parties could collaborate while allowing each to develop its distinct strengths. He confirmed that the parties have already agreed to nominate a joint candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. Regarding the possibility of forming separate parliamentary groups, Denkov indicated that the decision rests with the individual Members of Parliament during their convening.

This commentary follows statements from Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-leaders of Yes, Bulgaria, who maintained that the electorate desires unification into a consolidated political project for Bulgaria. Despite these differing strategic views, the political landscape remains focused on how the elements of change—including CC—can best align with the goals of Yes, Bulgaria.

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