site.btaBorissov Accepts Labour and Social Policy Minister's Resignation

Sofia, June 11 (BTA) - Prime Minister Boyko Borissov Monday accepted the resignation of Labour and Social Policy Minister Bisser Petkov, the government information service said. Petkov told Borissov he was resigning because he could not cope with the tension over demands raised by parents of disabled children.

The parents of disabled children have recently staged protests outside the Parliament building against the inadequacy of the personal care system. The parents have repeatedly called for putting together a register of disabled children and adults by disease; introducing individual assessment of the needs of the disabled; providing an accessible environment, education and health care; and adequate treatment and therapy.