The fight against the oligarchy and the removal of the state umbrella over shady figures became the central topic of the joint media appearance of Prime Minister Rumen Radev and Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov. During the press conference, which presented the section “Justice“ of the Government Program of the Republic of Bulgaria (2026 - 2030), the Prime Minister made key comments about Boyko Borisov and Delyan Peevski, which caused immediate political reactions in the country.
Radev: Borisov and Peevski are no longer in government
During the briefing, Prime Minister Rumen Radev categorically stated that his previous words about “removing the oligarchy“ had been misinterpreted by some of the media. He explicitly specified that the first point of the election program, namely the removal of the oligarchy from political power, had been fulfilled. According to Radev, this goal has been achieved, since Delyan Peevski and Boyko Borisov are no longer participating in the governance of the country.
The Prime Minister gave an example of the recent action against a powerful GPS jammer in the capital's “Dragalevtsi“ neighborhood, related to the property of Razmig Chakaryan - Ami. "Can you imagine, under Borisov and Peevski, during the assembly, the Ministry of Interior and the National Security Service entering Ami's mansion, searching everything and seizing devices?" Radev asked rhetorically, adding that the state umbrella over these people is now officially falling. According to the prime minister, the "ugly political incest" of the past and the brutal attack on the Constitution have led to institutional collapse and crushed cases, which necessitates urgent changes.
Minister Naydenov's Judicial Reform Plan
Minister of Justice Nikolay Naydenov outlined the practical steps for “reclaiming justice“. The prepared national plan provides for serious changes in the Judiciary Act, strengthening the criteria for integrity and transparent selection of a new composition of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC). The Ministry of Justice will also introduce a special contact form through which any magistrate will be able to submit a signal if they are subjected to pressure during the upcoming elections for the personnel body. The government will also initiate constitutional changes, including returning the president's powers to independently select official cabinets, as well as guaranteeing the right to cash payments in the Basic Law.
Sharp reactions from the political spectrum
Despite the serious requests of „Dondukov“ 1, the prime minister's comments did not go unanswered by his political opponents:
- Ivaylo Mirchev („Yes, Bulgaria“): The party's co-chairman came out with a sharp position, stating that Bulgaria does not need either Radev's services, nor those of Borisov or Peevski. He emphasized that institutions and security services should be subordinated solely to the state interest, not to specific political figures, and called for real reform, in which the police enter through every door, regardless of who owns the property.
- Boyko Borisov (GERB): In his statements immediately before the press conference, Borisov criticized machine voting, defining it as “ala-bala with the machines“, and hinted at an upcoming renewal and “refresh“ in the ranks of GERB, while maintaining a distance from the specific accusations of past dependencies.
The topic of de-oligarchization remains leading on the agenda, and the government promises that contracts with large public procurement contractors in ministries will now be signed entirely publicly in front of the cameras.