Boyko Borisov on Arrogance, the Euro, the War in Ukraine, and Relations with the US

03.01.2026 | Domestic policy

GERB leader Boyko Borisov gave an interview in which he commented on the reasons for the government's fall, entering the Eurozone, the war in Ukraine, relations with the US, and the possible participation of President Radev in politics.

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Confidence is a good quality, but arrogance is bad, commented Boyko Borisov in an interview. He pointed to arrogance as the main reason for the collapse of the ruling coalition led by GERB.

Borisov emphasized that GERB did not make a mistake in its governance in the last 11 months. He recalled that the resignation was submitted because of the arrogance of the partners in the government. According to him, all of Borisov's statements were “until January 1st there will be a government, after January 1st I will do a revision.”

The leader of GERB also commented on Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, defining it as a positive fact. He emphasized that there is no better place to live than the European Union. Borisov also noted the country's economic growth, pointing out that the gross domestic product has increased by 3% and Bulgaria is in the top five countries in the EU by this indicator. He stated that Bulgaria is no longer the poorest country in the EU in terms of purchasing power, surpassing Greece, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Lithuania.

Borisov also commented on the geopolitical situation, emphasizing that Europe is in a difficult situation because of the war in Ukraine. He stated that the United States is a strategic partner of Bulgaria, as is the European Commission. Borisov supports President Trump's policy for peace.

Borisov also answered a question about his dependence on Delyan Peevski, stating that the fall of the government shows that he is not dependent. He also commented on the possible entry of President Radev into politics, stating that this will not bother him, because Radev will have to be responsible for his decisions and policies.