site.btaVelichie Leader Mihaylov: Uncertainty over No Confidence Vote

The no-confidence motion was submitted on September 12 by Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria (CC–DB) and Morality, Unity, Honour (MECh), who accuse the government of a systematic failure in maintaining public order and security, ensuring justice, and tackling the erosion of state institutions. The motion is co-signed by MPs from the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms. Though not among the initiators, parties Vazrazhdane and Velichie have signaled their intention to support the motion in plenary.

Uncertainty surrounds support for the motion of no confidence, Velichie leader Ivelin Mihaylov said in the National Assembly on Wednesday. He noted that potential backing would depend on preliminary talks and compromising material against MPs.

Mihaylov said the motion of no confidence has a chance of passing because there are people, even within GERB, who feel very uneasy that [Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) – New Beginning Leader] Delyan Peevski is gradually taking over GERB. According to Mihaylov, these MPs are concerned that GERB might end up sharing the fate of the Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF). Mihaylov said that Velichie did not sign the current no-confidence motion because the party was not consulted. However, he added that Velichie supports the motion.

Mihaylov reports a new extortion scheme in which authorities classify properties along the coast and in resorts as illegal constructions, exposing owners to potential blackmail.

He went on to say that there had been pressure and assault against a journalist who is an associate of a Velichie MP. He added that his party intends to approach European institutions because of comments made by Justice Minister Georgi Georgiev against Velichie.