The fall in the electoral result of the BSP has stopped, but we must be realistic because it has continued for the last three years. However, all sorts of developments are possible from here – over there. Only with the change of Korleniya Ninova, without the change of policies, there will be no uprising. However, everything is in the hands of the party itself. This is what former Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said in the studio of “Offensive with Lyubo Ognyanov” on NOVA NEWS.
To the question of electing a leader of the BSP, he answered: “During the last four years in the BSP, we witnessed the contestation of decisions that were taken without a quorum, with manipulations - from Congress to the National Council. Why do we think anything will be different.” And he commented on the idea of his candidacy as follows: “I have no intention of legitimizing something in which there is not enough trust and integrity as a process.”
Stanishev said that “BSP needs to heal for a long time, it needs a very serious change, not just removal of the leader, as happened”.
„The BSP must tackle its internal problems and heal the atmosphere. It is more useful for him to remain in the opposition, because if he enters any form of government, he will be in a weak position," Stanishev said.
„Two parties can be the basis of governance – jointly. These are GERB-SDS and PP-DB. Third could be ITN, they give signs that they are ready. Conversations must be had. And to take responsibility”, said the former prime minister.
„GERB-SDS gave a clear indication that if a government is to be formed, it should be with their mandate,” Stanishev pointed out.
He also commented on the division of DPS. “If we take the sum between the two factions, they will be the second political force with more percentages than in June”, explained Stanishev. He added that the conflict is acute and will be difficult to resolve.
„Bulgaria is a member of the EU. I, as Prime Minister, have finalized this process. This is where our economy is, our future. That is why I called for us to start behaving like a full member of the EU, to form policies. The Union is undergoing and will continue to undergo very serious, dramatic changes in priorities, in attempts to become competitive with the USA and China again, Stanishev said. And he added that “we, as a member of the EU, must develop active interactions with many BRICS countries”.
The former prime minister said that the whole world is waiting to see what will happen in the US elections. “America will also change, it will be much more focused on itself”, he added.