For me, Asen Vassilev is making the same mistake that is made even in the Ministry of Finance. In the spring forecast that came out a few days ago, there is an error in the revenue part because it is inflated. Likewise, the budget is bloated. Bulgaria's gross domestic product for 2023, according to the plan, was supposed to be BGN 190 billion, and we have collected BGN 183 billion. 7 billion we are in the red and they will weigh every day on the deficit on a cash basis as well. This is what he announced to Lili Marinkova in the "FACTS" studio. and the show “Conversation“ Lubomir Karimanski, former MP and economist.
“I don't know if there will be official statements from DANS and the new KOMPI commission about what is happening in the "Customs" Agency, but here the most important thing is whether there will be indisputable and reliable evidence for something worth working on in the fight against corruption. I think this covers an older period for customs work. I doubt it covers Mrs. Bankova's period, more precisely the two months she was director of customs. It is certainly a question of a longer period of time”, shared the guest.
“Asen Vasilev has the right to appoint the directors of the agencies subordinate to the Ministry of Finance. Vassilev is not obliged by any act to comply with the Prime Minister, because we heard Denkov say that the appointment is Vassilev's. Yes, Asen Vasilev's right is to work with a team in which he has faith in order to achieve the relevant results. Let's take a look at what happens in customs? Certainly, at present, those desired results have not been achieved. Now the former director of customs becomes his adviser, and Mrs. Bankova becomes the director of the Agency. What do we have? In 2022, customs revenues are fulfilled at 118%. In 2023 we have a default of 20%!? What does this mean… In 2023, we are 20% minus as customs revenue”, Karimanski also said.
See more from the conversation in the VIDEO.
Lubomir Karimanski in front of FACTS: Asen Vasilev makes a mistake because he inflates the budget (VIDEO)
It is Asen Vassilev's right to work with a team in which he has faith, the economist announced
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