President Rumen Radev launched a sharp criticism of the current government during an official statement made during the celebration of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising in Petrova Niva. The head of state emphasized the deep institutional dysfunctions that threaten the country's democratic system.
In his speech, the leader highlighted the need for genuine inter-institutional interaction, which requires a complete break with existing corruption practices. "Amnesia and cynicism are taking over Bulgarian politics," Radev stated firmly, pointing to specific examples of abuses such as the cases of KTB and "Bulgartabak".
The president revealed serious problems in the governance process, emphasizing that the executive branch actually functions outside its official powers. "Decisions are made outside the institutions and then passed down for implementation," he commented, warning of the risk of destroying the democratic structure.
Among the specific issues Radev raised with the government were the lack of transparency in appointments, unclear mechanisms for controlling inflation, and unexplained financial processes. He directly asked why advance taxes were received from banks and why some MPs are guarded by special services.
The head of state accused the authorities of staging artificial scandals to cover up their incompetence. "This smokescreen does not withstand the facts," Radev emphasized, insisting on full transparency and accountability.
During the ceremony in Petrova Niva, dedicated to the 122nd anniversary of the Ilinden-Preobrazhenie Uprising, high-ranking government officials were present, including National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova and Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Zafirov.
The president unequivocally stated that a fundamental change in political culture is necessary to ensure true service to the public interest, rather than serving narrow corporate and personal interests.