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European Liberals Frown on Possible Participation of Extreme Rightists in Bulgarian Government

Sofia, October 23 (BTA) - The ALDE group in the European
Parliament said in a statement on October 22 that it condemns
the possibility of a future coalition government being formed in
Bulgaria with the participation of extreme right-wing populist
parties. The president of the European liberals calls on Boyko
Borissov, whose party received the majority of the votes in the
country's parliamentary elections held early October, to form a
stable government built on European core values respecting the
rule of law and fundamental rights.

ALDE President Guy Verhofstadt says: "A future coalition
government should stand on a democratic basis and unite the
nation, not divide it. The worst case outcome of the coalition
talks would be a government involving extreme nationalist
entities such as the populist parties 'Patriotic Front' and
'Ataka'. The ALDE group is concerned that such a coalition could
additionally slow down the actual European integration of
Bulgaria."

According to the statement, Bulgaria's liberal party, Movement
for Rights and Freedoms, emerged from the elections with a
reaffirmed status of being the third most powerful party in
Bulgaria enjoying growing support.