Nikolay Denkov, a former prime minister and deputy leader of Continue the Change (CC), stated that the political landscape in Bulgaria is far from achieving full party unification with Yes, Bulgaria. While acknowledging shared objectives, Denkov noted that the parties hold differing views on the methods required to achieve those goals. Although CC has been a coalition partner with Yes, Bulgaria and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria since 2023, no formal coalition agreement is currently in place.
Last week, the National Council of Yes, Bulgaria adopted a decision mandating the party to propose a formal coalition agreement and a roadmap for establishing a unified political entity based on the current alliance. Denkov criticized the proposed paths, stating that the alternatives presented—either forming a single common party or dissolving the alliance entirely—appear “very extreme.” He clarified that his view is not one of separation, but rather that the parties can collaborate while each retaining the ability to develop its unique strengths. He pointed to an existing agreement on nominating a joint presidential candidate as evidence of potential cooperation.
Conversely, earlier that day, Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-leaders of Yes, Bulgaria, reinforced the stance that the electorate favors consolidation into a unified political project. Denkov addressed the possibility of the parties forming separate parliamentary groups, deferring that decision to the convening Members of Parliament. The discussion highlights a divergence in strategy regarding the future political structure of the alliance involving Change and its partners.
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It sounds like the differences are deeper than just surface-level agreement.