Nikolay Denkov, a former prime minister and deputy leader of Continue the Change (CC), stated that the process of forming a single political party for Bulgaria remains distant. While acknowledging shared objectives with Yes, Bulgaria, Denkov noted that the parties differ on the strategies for achieving those goals. CC has functioned as a coalition partner with Yes, Bulgaria, and Democrats for Strong Bulgaria since 2023, though no formal coalition agreement is in place.
Last week, the National Council of Yes, Bulgaria adopted a resolution tasking the party with proposing a formal coalition agreement and outlining a roadmap for a unified political entity. Denkov expressed reservations regarding the two alternatives put forward, describing them as overly extreme: either establishing a common party structure initiated by Yes, Bulgaria, or opting for a complete separation. Denkov argued that the proposal for a unified party risks limiting the coalition’s appeal to voters in major urban centers.
He clarified that the intent is not separation, but rather a framework allowing parties to collaborate while each retains the capacity to develop its unique strengths. He confirmed that the parties have reached an agreement to nominate a joint candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. When questioned about the feasibility of CC and Yes, Bulgaria forming separate parliamentary groups, Denkov deferred the decision to the respective members of parliament.
These statements follow recent assertions from Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov, co-leaders of Yes, Bulgaria, who stressed that the electorate in Bulgaria favors the consolidation into a unified political project.
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