Radev Sharply Criticizes Rulers: "Sanctioned-for-Corruption Politicians Purge DANS"
Shumen - Amidst a heightened political atmosphere, head of state Rumen Radev sharply criticized the ruling majority, accusing it of undermining state institutions. The president's comments were made in Shumen, where he was attending the opening of the European Junior Olympiad in Informatics, but the focus quickly shifted from the sports event to serious state issues.
Before a crowd of assembled journalists, the president stated that "sanctioned-for-corruption politicians are carrying out a brutal purge at DANS and are turning the institution into their bludgeon." According to him, this is happening through a nomination for which he is expected to issue a decree.
The head of state was firm in his position. "Let them hear me clearly - it won't happen", he declared, emphasizing his strong intention not to allow such a development. However, Radev did not reveal the identity of the nominated candidate for the head of the intelligence service, leaving the issue open to speculation and further escalating the political situation.
The president expressed agreement with Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's statement that a season of high political tension is coming. However, Radev used the moment to raise the topic of trust in institutions, which, according to him, has reached a "critically low" level. He linked this decline both to the actions of the rulers and to the "isolation of Bulgarian citizens from key decisions about the future of the country."
In his statement, the head of state warned the rulers that if "the voice of the people continues to be ignored and their interests are not defended, the alternative to the current government will be increasingly sought." These words sounded like a serious warning to the majority at a time when public dissatisfaction is palpable.
- Radev also touched on the topic of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, stating emphatically that he would not allow the rulers' own shortcomings to be justified by the lack of a permanent chief secretary of the ministry.
- Regarding the qualities and political impartiality of Miroslav Rashkov, the appointed person, the president emphasized that "this is entirely the government's responsibility."
- Against the backdrop of Ursula von der Leyen's upcoming visit, Radev emphasized the need to build Bulgaria's own defense capacity, while the country must contribute to the EU's common security policy and increase NATO's defense potential.
- Finally, the president announced that all ambassadorial appointments have been coordinated and he would soon issue decrees, as disinformation on this topic was being spread.