25054 | 6 May 2026 | 12:34

"We have seen timid statements regarding what needs to be done by the parties. However, on Yotova's part - a clear agenda that she presented to the political parties as an expectation - not only her own, but also institutional

 Rosen Stoyanov, a professor of political communication, commented to BNR that we saw timid demands for what needs to be done by the parties. However, Yotova has a clear agenda, which she presented to the political parties as an expectation - not only her own, but also institutional as a representative of the nation.

 "What needs to happen is different in the agenda of each political formation. Definitely, and then becoming a full member of the OECD and absorbing millions of funds for recovery and sustainability through changes in legislation," he believes.

 First and foremost, this is about the budget, and secondly, we must think about the energy security of the country. Stoyanov highlighted Rumen Radev's absence in the talks with the president. And he interpreted this move as follows: "A formal approach to the entire ceremony.

 They keep Radev away from the public eye, from curiosity, from interest, at least for now. Most likely he will appear when the investigative mandate needs to be handed over, and with a folder containing a prepared structure and names of MPs. It's a way to avoid uncomfortable questions and the spotlight. This postponement is for one or two or three days. We'll see if he will be communicative or not as a representative of the executive power."

 In the talks, we saw the rift in the CC-DB coalition and the absence of leaders Rumen Radev, Boyko Borisov, Delyan Peevski, and Kostadin Kostadinov, he also pointed out. And he added:

 "We see a kind of rearrangement and maybe pragmatization of the effort, rather than a request for some kind of politicking.

 The leaders are hidden from all this publicity." According to him, the most interesting question is how many and what kind of ministries there will be. Then come the personalities, the expert capacity."Radev's team will be a statement of what policies he will pursue. From there on, the projection through the budget - how he will be able to implement them in practice. The comfort of the majority obliges Radev with some high expectations. We are looking forward to learning all of this. The mystery around the elections should already be over and from here on we should have a transparent governance with a focus on sustainability and perspective. "And above all, a government that knows how to communicate with society through the media."

 According to him, the opposition, so fragmented and diverse, must have a clear idea that if it wants to counteract, it must also work with the non-parliamentary opposition - to try to create some kind of alliance that can be a counterbalance." It is clear that when you have the comfort of the citizens' vote to govern without the need for coalitions, you may be tempted, you may be lulled into thinking that everything depends on you. We are about to see.

 Citizens must be vigilant and freely express their opinions and will." Regarding Bulgaria's foreign policy, Prof. Stoyanov stressed that people around Radev have declared that there will be no change: "First we need to understand who will be the foreign minister. This will be an especially important signal."

 Through it, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will be able to carry out what it deems appropriate in our foreign policy. The statements so far are that there will be no drastic actions in our foreign policy. I hope that there will be no change in our position on Ukraine. The question is whether we will be active and proactive in this direction or we will soften our participation to being an observer and not hindering the EU from making decisions."

 Source: BNR.