PP-DB submitted a legislative proposal aimed at amending the Law on Court of Auditors. This change, if passed, will transform the process of selecting the Deputy Chairman of the Audit Office, shifting the authority from the recommendation of the Chairman to a decision made by the National Assembly.
The role of Vice President is not just a title; it has constitutional significance, especially in times of political transition. This position is considered a potential candidate for the role of caretaker prime minister, appointed by the president during interim periods of government. Given the current political landscape, where the options for prime ministerial candidates are limited, this amendment could have far-reaching implications.
The spotlight falls on the current vice-chairmen of the Audit Chamber, Toshko Todorov and Gorica Grancharova-Kozhareva, who, after talks with President Rumen Radev, expressed concerns about their suitability for the role of prime minister, emphasizing the personal sacrifice that such considerations their families.
The PP-DB party claims that the existing method of selecting deputies is flawed, especially in scenarios where the chairman of the Audit Chamber comes in as acting prime minister and cannot nominate deputies. This situation, they argue, can hamper the functionality of the Audit Office, especially during prolonged political crises or extended mandates of the caretaker government.
This legislative proposal comes amid rumors of cross-party and presidential discussions aimed at changing the leadership of the Audit House, specifically against its chairman, Raya Nazaryan. The move is seen as an attempt to refresh the pool of potential caretaker prime ministers. During a recent political event, when the third mandate was returned to ITN, President Radev asked about the alleged meeting, which was immediately denied by Toshko Yordanov, stating that there was none.
The amendment proposed by the PP-DB party marks a key moment in Bulgaria's political narrative, aimed at democratizing the process of selecting the deputy chairman of the Audit Chamber. With the participation of the National Assembly, the amendment seeks to ensure a more transparent and inclusive approach to the selection of leadership in one of the country's key institutions, reflecting the broader democratic values that Bulgaria strives to uphold.