GERB leader Boyko Borisov embraced public demonstrations as a democratic expression while vowing to shepherd Bulgaria into eurozone membership despite opposition resistance. The prime minister mocked PP-DB politicians as manipulation experts, predicting they would embrace Vazrazhdane protesters outside parliament despite earlier distancing attempts.
Borisov defended accepting a 15-year lottery concession as sound conservative policy and dismissed concerns about his alleged private aircraft use, claiming he never left Bulgarian territory. Regarding the Lukoil refinery acquisition, he suggested only American President Trump understands the outcome amid Ukraine war uncertainties, noting solidarity obligations complicate the situation.
Borisov defended accepting a 15-year lottery concession as sound conservative policy and dismissed concerns about his alleged private aircraft use, claiming he never left Bulgarian territory. Regarding the Lukoil refinery acquisition, he suggested only American President Trump understands the outcome amid Ukraine war uncertainties, noting solidarity obligations complicate the situation.
