We have every reason to declare that we want to continue governing, said GERB leader Boyko Borisov in a live Facebook post.

After such a difficult governance, GERB is the first political force. We managed to bring nearly 5 billion leva to Bulgaria, thanks to GERB, Borisov added.

He pointed out that in recent years the gross domestic product of the country has increased nearly fourfold and Bulgaria has become richer. Bulgaria's exports have increased by 40%, Borisov said.

Caretaker Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov earlier today returned the unfulfilled exploratory mandate to form a government as a candidate for Prime Minister of GERB-SDS, immediately after receiving it from President Rumen Radev.