Nikolay Denkov, a former prime minister and deputy leader of Continue the Change (CC), stated that the political landscape of Bulgaria is far from forming a single unified party. While acknowledging that CC shares common objectives with Yes, Bulgaria, he emphasized that the parties disagree on the optimal methods for achieving those goals. Although CC, Yes, Bulgaria, and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria have functioned as coalition partners since 2023, no formal coalition agreement is in place.
Last week, the National Council of Yes, Bulgaria directed the party to propose a formal coalition agreement and a roadmap for building a common political entity. Denkov criticized the two options that emerged: either creating a joint party, as proposed by Yes, Bulgaria, or dissolving the partnership entirely. He argued that the proposal for a single party would restrict their voter base to only 6-7% in major cities.
The deputy leader clarified that the objective is not a separation, but rather a structure that allows the parties to collaborate while each maintaining its distinct strengths. He noted that the parties have already reached an agreement to nominate a joint candidate for the presidential elections. When questioned about forming separate parliamentary groups, Denkov stated that this decision rests with the Members of Parliament when they convene.
These comments contrast with recent statements from Yes, Bulgaria co-leaders Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, who asserted that the voters of the coalition favor unification into a more consolidated political project.
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It seems like even when goals align, the practical disagreements between major political groups remain significant.
What specific areas of disagreement exist between Continue the Change and Yes, Bulgaria?