There is tension and tremors in the ruling majority. The tension is obviously on the one hand along the Borisov line, and on the other - Peevski. Not so much because they have something to share between them, but because Boyko Borisov seems increasingly weaker, and this is not a position he likes to be in. This is of course in the world of politics, where everything is a facade, where the facade is much more important than the essence... For this reason, Borisov is worried, which is why there was this light and cheap theatrical performance that we observed in front of former party functionaries, including Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov. This was said by Assoc. Prof. Petar Cholakov from the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences in the program “Bulgaria, Europe and the World in Focus“ on Radio “Focus“.
According to Assoc. Prof. Cholakov, there is also an element of power.
"There is also a power struggle between Delyan Peevski and Borisov. As in the classic “Scottish Warrior“, however, in the end only one must survive. Seeing Peevski's will to power, I do not think that he is ready to share power with anyone. He did not show any sentiment towards his political "father" Ahmed Dogan, and even less will he have any towards Borisov. This is the basis of the tremors, and what we saw in Pazardzhik is simply an occasion to talk about it".
Assoc. Prof. Cholakov believes that what is happening behind the scenes is not that important for the general public, pointing out that there may still be an understanding between the two leaders.
"In my opinion, Borisov and Peevski could come to an understanding for two reasons. The first - it is more profitable for both of them to continue governing at least until the country enters the Eurozone, and the second, which is even more important - President Rumen Radev, because the danger from the president is obviously great. This is also the other line of conflict that we should not miss. What unites Borisov and Peevski is the common enemy - Rumen Radev. And that they should stay in power together so that they can further limit his powers, as happened with the security services. These are the two main reasons why it would seem logical not to rush to "ring the bell" and say: “New early elections are imminent".
And he added: "In Bulgarian political life, nothing is guided by logic. Logic and common sense usually come last. Much more is done instinctively and irritablely at certain moments".