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Plevneliev: Root Cause of  Major Problems Lies in Judiciary, Election  Process

Sofia, July 28 (BTA) - Addressing Parliament on Tuesday,
President Rosen Plevneliev said the root cause of almost all
major problems in Bulgaria lay in the judiciary and the election
 process. "That is why I strongly support a deep, comprehensive
judicial reform and a national referendum on election rules," he
 said.

In June Plevneliev submitted a proposal to Parliament  that a
national referendum on some of the main principles of the
Bulgarians' election rights be held at the same time as the
October 25 local elections.

He suggests three questions: about the election of MPs in
accordance with the majority voting system; the introduction of
compulsory voting in elections and national referendums; and the
 introduction of electronic voting.

"This can only happen with the popular will and support, that is
 why I repeated my initiative for a referendum," Plevneliev
explained. It is just as important for the future as the
judicial reform, he said.

"I believe that the debate and a decision to hold the referendum
 are key to the development of democracy and the political
system," said Plevneliev. The three referendum questions have
long been the focus of public attention but have not been
answered yet in a way that would bring stability to the
electoral system and the institutions.
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