Zhelyazkov said: “I would like to start with something a little unconventional: I would like to thank our coalition partners for putting aside their political and ideological differences and managing to reach an agreement in difficult times and conclude the coalition agreement.” I want to express it,” he said. According to Bulgarian National Television.
Zhelyaskov added that the government’s priorities include protecting the rule of law and securing Bulgaria’s membership in the eurozone. Although it became a full member of the EU’s borderless Schengen Area on January 1, it is not a member of the EU’s monetary union.
Bulgaria has been plagued by political instability since 2020, when nationwide protests erupted over the seizure of state institutions by oligarchic mafia leaders. Protests erupted after the most recent election over allegations of vote buying.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen posted on social media: “Congratulations to Rosen Zhelyazkov on your election as Prime Minister of Bulgaria.” “We look forward to working with you for a prosperous Bulgaria within a strong and united Europe. We also thank you for your support to our brave neighbor Ukraine.”
European Council President Antonio Costa said: “I wish you all the best and look forward to working together on strong pro-European policies for the benefit of all Bulgarians.”
