GERB to Radev: "Violence has no party, it is time for functioning institutions"

12.08.2026 | Domestic policy

GERB sharply criticized Prime Minister Radev following his statement regarding the murder in Plovdiv. The party calls for order, security, and real legislative measures instead of political accusations.

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GERB: It is irresponsible to turn a murder into a political dividing line

GERB has issued an official statement on Facebook, in which they describe the use of serious crimes for political purposes as irresponsible. The occasion is a statement by Prime Minister Rumen Radev regarding the case of the murder of Georgi Kuzev in Plovdiv.

Violence has no party affiliation, the party states.

Requirements for the Prime Minister

GERB emphasizes that Rumen Radev is no longer a political commentator, but the Prime Minister, from whom society expects actions, not criticism of the opposition. The main highlights of their position are:

Comment on the governance program

Regarding the presented governance program of the cabinet, GERB notes that it comes with a three-month delay. According to them, the announced intentions sound good, but the party will comment on them in detail after familiarizing itself with the full text.

We remind you that earlier today, Prime Minister Rumen Radev criticized politicians and influencers for accumulating party capital from the tragedy in Plovdiv.