Alexander Tomov, Coalition Partner from "BSP - United Left": The People Asked for a Big Change and We Are Obliged to Give It

Alexander Tomov, coalition partner of BSP – United Left, commented on the political situation and the resignation of the Zhelyazkov cabinet, emphasising that Bulgaria is at a pivotal moment — both risky and full of opportunities.

According to him, the positive aspect for the country is the chance for Bulgaria to embark on a new path, implement a new strategy, and free itself from the recurrences of the past 15–20 years. He described the current events as the beginning of a process that could lead to significant changes in the political model.

“The downside is that this is happening at a moment when the country is entering the eurozone, and any destabilisation — and this destabilisation is significant — could translate into higher prices and economic instability,” Tomov said.

Regarding the lack of statements from the BSP leader and party ministers, he suggested that the resignation was submitted in an ultimatum-like manner. In his view, Boyko Borisov sees the situation as an opportunity to use new elections to maintain his political position.

He expressed the expectation that Atanas Zafirov and BSP ministers will make statements once the party has reached its decisions.

“I assume the resignation was submitted in an ultimatum-like manner, which I judge from Boyko Borisov’s remarks and jokes. That is, it was probably unexpected, perhaps abrupt or harsh. In any case, Borisov considers this a chance to use the situation and, through new elections, to retain his position again.”

Tomov anticipates that Zafirov and the BSP ministers will issue statements once the relevant decisions are adopted by the party.