The political situation in Bulgaria has reached a critical point, with a general public feeling that the current state of affairs cannot continue. Genoveva Petrova, a sociologist from „Alpha Research“, recently expressed her concerns in an interview for BNR, stating that the parties in the National Assembly must take responsibility to form a government to avoid a strong backlash from the public.
Petrova pointed out that the parties are failing to send signals to their voters that would motivate their participation in the elections and support for their actions. She emphasized that the parties have not offered anything new or different to the voters, despite having been accepted in the past. This lack of initiative from the parties themselves is causing frustration among the public.
According to Petrova, there needs to be a challenge from society towards political parties to discipline them and encourage them to approach the upcoming elections differently. She highlighted the importance of parties declaring in advance what governing formulas they would enter into after the elections, a practice common in European states. This transparency would help voters make informed decisions and hold parties accountable for their promises.
Petrova also raised concerns about the way parties debate and reach consensus based on political technology rather than genuine dialogue. She warned against allowing the conversation about the political system to devolve into the same accusatory rhetoric that has plagued Bulgarian politics in the past. Without real social, political, cultural, and ideological conditions for meaningful discussion, Petrova believes that Bulgaria is not ready for a productive conversation about its political future.
In conclusion, the call for parties in the National Assembly to take responsibility and form a government is crucial to avoid a backlash from the public. Genoveva Petrova’s insights shed light on the need for transparency, accountability, and genuine dialogue in Bulgarian politics. It is clear that a change in approach is necessary to address the current political impasse and restore faith in the democratic process.