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Five Years After
Bulgaria’s will to protest might seem exhausted in the years following the summer of 2013, but dissatisfaction with the country’s politics still simmers
The one thing that frightens him
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has a weak spot for protests - especially when they target him or touch on sensitive topics
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.
What Bulgaria wants from its presidency of the Council of the EU
Sofia hopes to make a breakthrough on the country’s membership in the Schengen area and Eurozone. It also hopes to change its image as an underachiever.
The Diplomatic Government
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov’s third term will be marked by a foreign policy push he will use to dampen criticism against his domestic agenda
Veselin Mareshki: The wanna-be Bulgarian Donald Trump
He promises cheaper fuel, cheaper medications and labor camps for corrupt politicians. He also doesn’t care who will become his coalition partner, so expect him in the next cabinet
Exotic coalitions could emerge after upcoming snap vote
The fragmentation of Bulgarian party politics makes it very difficult to pursue a coherent reform program
The new Public Procurement Act:
Less indirect barriers for bidders, more transparency and flexibility
Kornelia Ninova, the new hope of the political left
BSP elected an energetic, yet hectic leader who hopes to revitalize the party and make it an alternative to GERB