Ivaylo Mirchev and DB express doubts: Is there influence of economic circles on the cabinet?

08.05.2026 | Domestic policy

DB co-chairs Ivaylo Mirchev and Bozhidar Bozhanov comment on the composition of the caretaker cabinet, the role of ITN, and the necessity for a parliamentary committee regarding Delyan Peevski.

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Doubts regarding the composition of the caretaker cabinet

Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of "Yes, Bulgaria", expressed concerns regarding the influence of certain economic circles in the new caretaker government. Although the "There Is Such a People" (ITN) party remained out of parliament, Mirchev noted that it retains a presence in the cabinet, which, according to him, is a sign of trust placed in them by President Rumen Radev.

"We need to see if this government will start working and whether the citizens' expectations will be realized, and so far they have not been," commented Mirchev.

He nevertheless emphasized that there are also ministers with proven qualities in the "Radev" cabinet, such as Dimitar Stoyanov (defense) and Atanas Pekanov (deputy prime minister).

DB's position on future actions

According to Bozhanov, the institutions that have so far "provided cover" for reports regarding Peevski's wealth are outside the executive branch. Therefore, the National Assembly is the only body that can exercise real control over them.