Notable Quotes
Our democracy cannot survive if we leave it in the hands of corrupt figures, deal-makers, and extremists. —Resignation speech, January 19, 2026
There is a need for a party that unites all democrats—left and right—because we all need fair elections and democratic, free development.
It is not possible to create a party that could participate in these elections. The legislation requires several months—at least three months are needed to register a new party. —January 31, 2026
Every Bulgarian citizen has the right to speak out about their money, their well-being, and their future. The current institutions lack the legitimacy to make such significant decisions without public input. This debate is not about abandoning our European path, but whether Bulgaria is fully prepared to make the switch to the euro in 2026.
The decision to adopt the single European currency is a strategic choice made at a contentious moment. The introduction of the euro is the final milestone in Bulgaria's integration into the European Union. Abandoning the national currency should have taken place only after a national referendum, but those in power chose not to listen to the citizens. This refusal was one of the dramatic symptoms of the deep divide between the political class and the people, confirmed by mass demonstrations across the country.