site.btaUPDATED GERB-UDF's Bikov: Forming Government without GERB-UDF Is Impossible

In a statement read from parliament's rostrum here on Monday, GERB-UDF's MP Toma Bikov said that GERB-UDF is the only political entity whose presence is crucial to have a government formed, which became apparent from the election results. He added that the coalition is ready to seek support and make the necessary compromises.

Bikov said that GERB-UDF's goal is to form a coalition government comprised of prominent political figures that will run a full 4-year term. He added that his party "will not hide" behind an expert or programmatic government, as this would likely dilute accountability and deepen the ongoing crisis of representative democracy in the country.

The MP said that GERB-UDF being the first political force in parliament will propose their own candidate to chair the National Assembly. Based on the support from other parties or lack thereof, they will analyze the options to form a regular government and overcome the political crisis.