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How close is Bulgaria to having a (functional) government?
After bashing the status quo factions for months, Slavi Trifonov fell out with the other "protest" parties and depends on BSP and GERB to form a government
A new cabinet? Hanging by a thread
Trifonov’s faction will announce its proposal for a cabinet in a few days - but which parties will back it and on what terms?
The week: The battle for Bulgaria has begun, Rumen Radev steps up, why the seaside beckons now
K Insights 28/05: Secret services revolt, energy sector on the brink and what’s wrong with the Nuclear Power Plant
It is not easy being a Good Neighbor
Sofia’s decision to re-ignite identity disputes with North Macedonia comes at a sensitive moment, putting more than its good relations with Skopje in jeopardy
Bulgaria's new general
The head of the anti COVID-19 fight, Ventsislav Mutafchiyski, quickly turned into a new fan-favorite during the first months of the pandemic, spurring speculation about a potential role in politics
Telco and TV-operators mergers are coming to Bulgarian market
United Group is buying Bulgaria’s largest telecom – and eyeing a majority share in bTV
How much has Dr. Ruja pocketed?
Until the fall of 2016 the OneCoin scheme earned 3.3 billion euro with a profit of 2 billion euro
History is not always a good guide
How historical disagreements between Bulgaria and North Macedonia overshadowed common geopolitical goals
GERB’s real (estate) troubles have just begun
A series of real estate scandals involving senior politicians, predominantly from the ruling GERB party or with ties to it, triggered hitherto unseen public outrage and serial resignations. The more profound effects are still to be felt
Brexit: What if there is no deal?
Although highly unlikely, the risk of UK’s departure from the EU without a formal agreement is still looming
The strange new look of Bulgaria’s biggest business association
KRIB has become a quasi-state structure under the chairmanship of Kiril Domuschiev
A dance with anti-liberalism
There are enough signals that Bulgaria is on the verge of joining the illiberal camp of Hungary and Poland in the EU, yet the government dare not take the final step
Boyko Borissov: Bulgaria’s crisis manager
A tragic bus crash has become a catalyst for a cabinet reshuffle and a potential government crisis
When not failing is a great success
Bulgaria did not finish its presidency of the Council of EU with a new shiny image as many had hoped but it proved it can run the bloc’s day-to-day affairs
Three risks to a smooth presidency
Bulgaria’s presidency of the Council of the EU is likely to run well but corruption, ultra-nationalists and language used by PM Boyko Borissov could spoil it all.
