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President Radev will set date for elections by end-January

Rumen Radev (centre) with Sofia Mayor Yordanka Fandakova and Defence Minister Krasimir Karakachanov
Photo: BGNES

“Before talking about elections at all, the prime minister owes the public answers regarding the highest death rate in Bulgaria,” said President Rumen Radev during the military flags water blessing ceremony held to mark Epiphany.

In Rumen Radev’s words 28 March is the earliest possible election date but he will schedule the elections by decree by the end of January.  The aim of the consultations is not the date but the way the elections should take place. Unlike the premier to me it is important and it matters how Bulgarians will have their health and their right to vote guaranteed. To me it matters how effective the election campaign will be and how the voting machines will be audited, President Radev stated further. He emphasized that it is his obligation to set a date for the elections but that organizing and holding the election is the obligation of the government. 



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