The recent changes in the Constitution have sparked political pressure and controversy in Bulgaria. Toshko Yordanov, Chairman of TISP’s PG, expressed his concerns about the implications of these amendments in a comment for BNR. President Radev’s refusal to appoint Gorchica Gruncharova-Kozhareva as caretaker Prime Minister due to the presence of Kalin Stoyanov as Interior Minister in her proposed cabinet has brought these issues to the forefront.
Yordanov pointed out that the changes in the Constitution have given the ruling party or coalition the ability to exert political control over the caretaker cabinet even during its formation. He emphasized that these amendments have created a situation where the future provisional government is dependent on the ruling political forces, leading to a lack of independence and impartiality in the decision-making process.
The Chairman of TISP’s PG criticized the three parties from the coalition for changing the Constitution to limit the president’s powers and ensure that the caretaker government is influenced by the ruling political forces. He highlighted the fact that most of the people chosen for the caretaker cabinet were selected by GERB and MRF, further emphasizing the lack of transparency and fairness in the selection process.
Yordanov placed the responsibility for the current situation on Hristo Ivanov, Delyan Peevski, Boyko Borisov, and Kiril Petkov, accusing them of creating a legal mess and undermining the democratic principles of the Constitution. He expressed his disappointment with the behavior of those involved in the political process, describing it as a farce and calling for accountability and action to rectify the situation.
In response to Kojarova’s report to the Chief Prosecutor about political pressure during the formation of the caretaker cabinet, Yordanov criticized those claiming to be legal experts for creating confusion and shifting blame. He urged members of parliament to take responsibility and work towards fixing the mess caused by the amendments to the Constitution, emphasizing the need for transparency, accountability, and respect for democratic values.
Overall, the changes in the Constitution have raised concerns about political pressure and manipulation in Bulgaria’s political system. Yordanov’s comments shed light on the challenges and implications of these amendments, calling for action to address the issues and restore trust in the democratic process.