We have a lot of work ahead of us to have all the benefits of the eurozone. We must continue to convince partners in Europe that the country is stable, disciplined and organized. This was stated on the sidelines of the parliament by the leader of the GERB party Boyko Borisov. According to him, this is the result of many years of intensive work, which should not be undermined by populist or extreme political statements.
„If anyone thinks that success comes easily, let them look back – how many experts, how many projects, how much effort was put in. And all this to convince our partners in Europe that Bulgaria is a stable, disciplined and organized country“, he said. The former prime minister emphasized that the country must use all the benefits of the eurozone and that these efforts are already yielding results – including receiving a positive convergence report from the European Commission.
When asked how he would respond to citizens' fears about a possible price increase with the introduction of the euro, Borisov recalled: “Let's not forget that when fuel prices jumped to 4 leva under Asen Vassilev, we were in the leva zone. Was the euro to blame then?“. According to him, speculation should be strictly curbed by the state.
He also commented on the possibility of liquefied gas supplies: “Gas is not a tomato – you cannot catch it and hold it. We are working on the issue. A tanker with liquefied gas will fill Chiren – this is being negotiated.“
Regarding the proposal of “DPS – New Beginning“ to lift the immunities of MPs from “Vazrazhdane“ due to protests against the visit of European commissioners, Borisov said that GERB did not support the measure so that they “would not vote against“. “Protests are part of democracy, but when they cross borders – there is a Penal Code. Now the parliament must focus on the important laws – on the PVP, on money laundering, on leaving the gray list, on preparing for the eurozone“, said the GERB leader.
Borisov criticized “Vazrazhdane“ and the PP, which according to him “work in an ensemble“ – some on the street with protests, the others in parliament with a vote of no confidence. “What is this? On July 8, they will accept you into the eurozone, and on July 9, you will want a vote of no confidence? This is absurd," he said. Borisov described their actions as a threat to Bulgaria's historic chance, emphasizing that such a window for the eurozone "will not exist in the next 10 years." According to him, a possible vote of no confidence will not be supported by "Democratic Bulgaria," and Borisov himself sees no real prospect for early elections.