MECh leader Radostin Vasilev warned in Gabrovo on Saturday that if the government continues to operate in its current manner, there will be serious social and political tension. He was in the city for the opening of a new party office.
Vasilev said he finds it difficult to comment on what he called GERB leader Boyko Borissov’s theatrical performances, coordinated with Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) Chair Delyan Peevski. He added that he expects a statement from There Is Such a People’s chair Slavi Trifonov in the next few days, which would clarify whether Trifonov will give up on the last hopes of the people and officially join a coalition with Peevski. According to Vasilev, if Trifonov is not ready, the country will head to elections, and if he is, the government will be reshaped.
He suggested that it will soon become clear whether Nataliya Kiselova’s position will be sacrificed, or whether ministers from MRF – New Beginning will be appointed. Vasilev described the current situation as potentially marking the beginning of the end for GERB.
“GERB are in a weakened position, and their leader appears visibly worried. The party is losing even its remaining core voters,” Vasilev said. “In such coalitions and ongoing negotiations, I focus on understanding the actual dynamics. If they take a new direction, it will be even more damaging and create greater political and social friction. If nothing changes and Peevski’s support persists, it is clear that Borissov’s era has ended, as well as that of BSP and TISP,” Vasilev added.
During his visit to Gabrovo, he observed a high level of fear in the city and believes this reflects a broader trend throughout Bulgaria. In his view, recent events have led to increased civic tolerance, with society becoming more accustomed to accepting difficult situations.
“So far, whenever there has been protest energy, it has always been divided. Peevski is a cause that could unite all protesters in the country. Peevski in power, as the head of the State, not just Peevski in Pazardzhik, but Peevski everywhere, means that our protests, those of Vazrazhdane, and those of Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria (CC-DB) will all converge. The fear of what will happen in the country will then be even greater,” Vasilev said.
He described the opposition as “toothless” and suggested that small triggers could lead to bigger changes. “Tomorrow, an incident will occur, someone will get a nosebleed, and the entire government will collapse, including Peevski and his security, if you catch my meaning, as well as the mayor of Gabrovo. I ran as a candidate in Gabrovo three elections ago, so I know how people communicate here. I monitor the situation and believe that abuses like those in Gabrovo likely exist only in Kardzhali,” Vasilev added. MECh Leader Vasilev Predicts Major Tension If Government Continues Current Course THE NEWS FROM BULGARIA – NEWS AGENCY 2009-2025 2025-10-18 16:09:03 Latest news World news Country news Most important news latest news most important latest of the day Justice Petar Nizamov Feathers Petar Nizamov- Feathers Justice bg iustitia.bg iustitia iusticia usticia investigation Burgas Bulgaria news news of the last hour news of the day news of today Bulgaria news The news from Bulgaria blitz news top news most important most commented latest news Boyko Borisov news weather coronavirus news news weather facebook youtube facebook instagram news today news of the last minutes news today today news news bg news leading news hot news bg news site for news all news news bg news of the last hour latest latest news bg news of today news today news today news of the last hour latest news today news bg news news 24 hours news vesti bg novini news world bird bg bivol bg bivol trud bg novini latest news today novinite bg news hello bulgaria political party coat of arms delyan peevski scandalous Bulgarian National Television Free Europe Television scandal exclusive live tv live right now tv tv online tv program bg live now tv news online tv online live court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas court Burgas district court Burgas district court Burgas appellate court Burgas prosecutor Burgas prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Burgas district prosecutor’s office Prosecutor General Ivan Geshev Prosecutor Geshev Tsatsarov Ministry of Internal Affairs Burgas ODMR Burgas ODPR Burgas police Burgas district police Burgas prosecutor Tsatsarov SGS cases Varna court chairman of the SGS court decisions on civil cases decisions on cases Plovdiv court decision of the court decisions cases Varna court criminal cases district district court decisions work in the court SGS chairman of the SGS judges Sofia court post judges Plovdiv court Plovdiv judges Plovdiv Supreme Court Inspectorate Supreme Court Supreme Judicial Council lawyer lawyer criminal cases lawyer civil cases lawyer marriage cases lawyer administrative criminal law criminal process civil law civil process administrative law constitutional law
