Ivaylo Mirchev, co-chair of "Yes, Bulgaria," has raised sharp questions regarding the performance of the special services, casting serious doubt on their professional independence. His position, published on the Facebook social network, was prompted by statements made by Prime Minister Rumen Radev concerning a signal jammer discovered in the Dragalevtsi district of Sofia.
Earlier today, Prime Minister Radev disclosed details about the case, explaining that the discovered equipment had been mounted on an SUV. According to him, the individuals who own both the vehicle and the property where the device was found have already been identified. The Prime Minister emphasized the changed approach of the Ministry of Interior and SANS (State Agency for National Security), which are now entering the estates of influential figures, reaching their basements, seizing electronic devices from there, and even searching houses in Kapitan Andreevo. Radev asked a rhetorical question as to whether such actions would have been possible during the governance periods of Borissov, Peevski, or during the time of the "coalition cabinets," hinting at the recent "protection" of certain individuals by the security services.
In his response, Ivaylo Mirchev raises the question of what has actually changed—whether new evidence has emerged, or if the political umbrella protecting these figures has simply been removed. He highlights the paradox that the same person—Plamen Tonchev—is still at the helm of SANS today, having headed the agency previously. Mirchev points out a discrepancy in the claims: while Tonchev denies having been pressured to leave his post, Prime Minister Radev claims the opposite. "Who is not telling the whole truth? Who exerted the pressure, for what, and with what objective?" the co-chair of "Yes, Bulgaria" asks in his post.
According to Mirchev, the security services are the foundation of the oligarchic model. He criticizes the governance program of "Progressive Bulgaria," noting that the issue is addressed with only a single sentence about "reforming," which he describes as more of an empty promise than a real change. The political leader demands answers to a series of questions: who was holding back the services; was there information hidden in drawers; were there investigations that were started and then quietly shut down; who gave the orders, and what guarantee do we have that today's "liberation" will not turn into new political subordination tomorrow, Ivaylo Mirchev believes.
Ivaylo Mirchev is adamant that true reform means no official should have to worry about who is in power when conducting investigations. He concludes that Bulgaria does not need services that serve the interests of Radev, Borissov, or Peevski, but rather institutions that act professionally and impartially, entering through the same front door, regardless of who owns the property or who is governing the country.
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