Bulgarian President Signals Delay in Government-Formation Process Until After New Year
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has suggested that the process of issuing a government-formation mandate could be postponed until after the New Year due to the holiday season. Speaking after attending an annual meeting of Bulgarian Olympic teams in natural sciences, Radev highlighted the need to use the current week for political consultations, CE Report quotes BTA
“If this week is truly needed for discussions, I cannot present the mandate at the beginning of next week because we are entering the Christmas and New Year holidays. The process will likely resume after the New Year,” he said.
When asked about the timeline and the time requested by GERB leader Boyko Borisov for consultations, Radev stated that no specific timeframe had been agreed upon.
The President emphasized that the requested time for discussions is only justified if Parliament resumes normal legislative work and compensates for delays. He also urged political parties to adopt a budget that addresses the needs of citizens and the economy while avoiding financial instability or excessive debt.
“Our society expects rationality and a budget that safeguards Bulgaria’s financial stability,” Radev added.
