Thu, Feb 09 2012
Leaders of right-wing parties in Bulgaria have ideological differenced, Union of Democratic Forces (UDF) member Nadezhda Mihailova said.
A unified political approach is needed to ensure a stronger position in the National Assembly and show consistency before the electorate, Mihailova said. Common policies do not imply coalition or mergers but co-operation and joint right-wing action, said she.
Ideological differences are not the only reason for divisions within the right wing, said Mihailova. Parties lack clearly defined policies and principles.
Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) representative Dimitar Abadjiev said the lack of common policies has divided the right wing and only the selection of a common presidential candidate can overcome such splits, Focus news agency reported.
Leaders of right-wing formations rejected the possibility for the selection of current Sofia mayor Boiko Borissov as the rightist presidential candidate. Political systems are based on parties and institutions and one person cannot turn the whole process around, party representatives said.
Opposition parties and environmental protection NGOs argued that this and other provisions were the result of lobbyist pressure from ski resort operators.
Ferry-boat service between the Bulgarian and Romanian banks of the river may continue if the ferry captains decide that the weather conditions allow the safe passage of the boats.
Bulgaria shut down two 440MW units at its Kozloduy nuclear power plant in 2004 and two more units with the same installed power in 2006.
We hope this donation can assist those communities which are suffering, and especially those who have lost their homes, James Warlick says.
February 8 EC report notes a number of developments in Bulgaria’s progress in judicial reform, the fight against corruption and organised crime, but points to need for stronger action in a number of areas.