In “Democratic Bulgaria“ we have no desire to wear a moral halo around our heads – we want to show with our actions that Bulgaria can develop better and that there is an alternative.
“The general goal of PP-DB is the fight for a European state based on the rule of law. Such scandals undermine our legitimacy to fight for this goal and therefore very serious measures must be taken.“
This was stated by the co-chairman of “Yes, Bulgaria“ Bozhidar Bozhanov in the studio of “The Day Begins“ on BNT, in connection with the allegations of municipal councilors and district mayors from “We continue the change“ about pressure and manipulation of public procurement.
Bozhanov is categorical that there is a problem, that mistakes have clearly been made and that solutions will be found. “That is why a coalition council of PP-DB was convened yesterday, at our initiative. It is important that political leaders and parties do not appear to be infallible in front of their voters, because this inevitably reduces support. Yes, some voters will say: “These were bought, these were hacked, you are the best, come on, we are with you“. However, this does not work in the long term,“ said the MP.
According to Bozhanov, it is not about DB leaving the coalition. “It should be clearly stated that we are not talking about DB leaving the coalition at all – this would be the biggest gift for our opponents. The purpose of such scandals, if they are provoked and “assisted“, is precisely to create division. Peevski and Borisov have the tools to implement such a plan“, said the co-chairman of “Yes, Bulgaria“.
According to him, whether there is really corruption is a question for the investigative bodies. Bozhidar Bozhanov called on them to do their job, and not to use investigations to exert corruption pressure and keep corpses.
“Corruption pressure exists in many places. The job of the investigative bodies is to investigate and bring charges, not to use one investigation or another to keep you on your toes and do them favors.
The use of criminal repression as a political tool creates enormous risks.
In order for there to be normality in Bulgarian society, there must be a working prosecutor's office and court,“ said the MP.