Former Justice Minister Krum Zarkov condemned Prosecutor General Borislav Sarafov on Sunday for refusing to comply with a Supreme Court of Cassation ruling regarding his tenure limits. Zarkov told Bulgarian National Radio that the law clearly restricts acting positions to six months, and Sarafov's defiance represents an unprecedented challenge to legal authority. The former presidential legal affairs secretary described the prosecutor's office statement as an attack on judicial independence.
Zarkov warned that Sarafov's obstinacy would damage prosecutorial credibility and undermine trust in the entire judicial system. He characterized the situation as legally straightforward despite attempts by Sarafov's supporters to create confusion. The former minister said the Supreme Court's prosecutorial college bears responsibility for electing an acting chief prosecutor, but accused its members of displaying legal cynicism by refusing to implement the law.
Zarkov criticized the governing majority for committing gross political errors that strengthen President Rumen Radev's position as a political alternative. He suggested that Delyan Peevski lead the coalition, but questioned the wisdom of its actions. Zarkov stated that BSP fears electoral losses and depends on the current parliament more than other parties do.
Zarkov warned that Sarafov's obstinacy would damage prosecutorial credibility and undermine trust in the entire judicial system. He characterized the situation as legally straightforward despite attempts by Sarafov's supporters to create confusion. The former minister said the Supreme Court's prosecutorial college bears responsibility for electing an acting chief prosecutor, but accused its members of displaying legal cynicism by refusing to implement the law.
Zarkov criticized the governing majority for committing gross political errors that strengthen President Rumen Radev's position as a political alternative. He suggested that Delyan Peevski lead the coalition, but questioned the wisdom of its actions. Zarkov stated that BSP fears electoral losses and depends on the current parliament more than other parties do.
