DSB rejects 2026 budget, warns of Russian sway

ByEnigma 808

Bulgaria’s Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria party has rejected the proposed 2026 state budget and criticized recent energy legislation changes, warning that governing approaches threaten democratic foundations and European integration. The Executive Council expressed concern on Friday, November 8, that fiscal planning could trigger excessive deficit procedures immediately following eurozone entry despite surface compliance with continental requirements.

The opposition group demanded independent budget stress testing and condemned what it characterized as non-transparent handling of sanctions-related measures affecting Lukoil operations. Party leadership called for selecting an established Western refinery operator while urging European institutions to establish unified protocols for terminating Russian energy company activities across member states.

The organization instructed parliamentary representatives to draft resolutions against inflammatory political rhetoric and directed its National Assembly deputy chairman to inform NATO security officials about perceived tolerance of Russian influence within the ruling coalition. The party described the upcoming 2026 presidential elections as an opportunity to redirect national policy toward European democratic standards.

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