A political faction has set a deadline of June’s end for‍ the enactment of legislation mandated by the European Commission. These laws are essential for the disbursement ⁤of the second tranche, amounting to nearly 1.2 billion BGN, allocated to Bulgaria ⁤under the National Recovery⁤ and Sustainability Plan (NRSP). Failure to meet this deadline, the faction asserts, will prompt a⁤ vote of no confidence against the government of Rosen ⁤Zhelyazkov.

In a statement released Sunday, Kiril Petkov and Assen⁢ Vasilev emphasized the urgency ⁣of adopting key legislation. We must urgently adopt the laws for the second⁢ payment under the PV,the ⁣rules of the anti-corruption committee,the ⁣Alert Act,the⁣ Law on Personal Bankruptcy. Without these laws Bulgaria⁤ will lose billions of BGN, which are also set ⁣out in the budget adopted.⁣ If the laws are⁢ not accepted, the ruling majority puts at risk for both the money for the Bulgarians and the entry into ⁢the euro ‍area.

The statement further warned,‍ If we see that these laws are not accepted that corruption risks⁣ are realized, that Peevski continues to ‍rule in this government and all regulators are elected under his dictation, as early as the first day after ‍the date we receive a decision⁣ on‍ the euro area, we will initiate a vote‍ of this government, for failure.

According to the ⁤faction, ‍the coming months are critical for ‍Bulgaria’s trajectory, asserting, The next⁢ three months are decisive for Bulgaria and we will not compromise ⁣with either corruption or the European development ⁤of our ⁣contry.

Euro ⁤Area Membership ⁤as National Security Imperative

A major opposition party in parliament ⁢has framed the adoption of⁣ the Euro⁤ as more than an economic ⁤consideration.

The euro area is no longer only a matter of⁢ economic prosperity, but also of national security. The only safe place in Bulgaria is in the heart of Europe—where⁤ there is ⁢greater equality, social policy, more opportunities⁢ for business, and justice through working laws ⁤and institutions.

The party has criticized the ⁢recently approved budget, labeling it fiscally irresponsible. Opponents of the government contend that ⁣ With the withdrawal ⁤of BGN 19 billion, debt, ⁢instead of the ⁢required BGN ⁢12 ⁢billion, apparently BGN 7 billion will be poured into state-owned companies to spend without reporting‍ and transparency.

Concerns⁢ Over State-Owned Postal Service

The creation of a state-owned postal service⁤ by the ruling majority has drawn criticism, with some alleging its purpose is to maintain political dependence in smaller communities.

According to a statement,⁣ The adoption of the new budget with huge ⁣corruption, huge debt, twice ‍as expensive investment projects such ⁢as the Byala-rousse section, as well ⁢as the obvious managerial partner ⁣”New Beginning” show that ⁤Bulgaria is returning‍ in the dark years ago.

The⁤ statement also alluded to broken promises regarding electoral integrity, claiming that The BSP and ITN clearly cheated on thier own promise of a sanitary border and helped ‍to choose a constitutional judge, a nomination of Peevski, and elected with the votes of new Beginning, set an example ⁣from the party.

Furthermore, the need for improvements to the Electoral Code was⁢ highlighted. The ⁣Constitutional Court clearly stated that the manual counting of the ballots allows for falsification⁣ of the voter vote. If you go to the next election⁣ with the same Electoral Code, the⁣ result may ‍be even more distorted with even greater abuses. we continue to work to except a better election law.