Boyko Borisov opposes GERB nominating a presidential candidate

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Boyko Borisov, leader of the GERB party, has expressed opposition to the party nominating its own candidate for the upcoming presidential elections. He has set a deadline of September 8 for party members to reach a final decision on whether to field a candidate or not.

Borisov noted that an internal debate is currently underway within GERB. He argued that nominating a pro-European candidate might split the right-wing vote, which he described as 'the greatest service' to Iliyana Yotova, who is running via an initiative committee. He emphasized that GERB will not provide 'unsolicited support' to any other candidate.

While some GERB deputies have pushed for a formal nomination to counter left-leaning candidates, Borisov maintains that the party should focus on strengthening its structures ahead of local elections. He also criticized other political forces for hiding behind initiative committees rather than presenting official party candidates.

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Andrey Gyurov · Boyko Borisov · Bulgaria · Delyan Dobrev · European People's Party · GERB · Georgi Kandev · Iliana Yotova · Iliyana Yotova

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Boyko Borisov stated that GERB will only participate in the presidential elections if they have a chance to win in the first round.
[○ 1 SOURCE] One potential strategy for GERB is to endorse Andrey Gyurov as a common right-wing candidate under the EPP formula.
[● 2 SOURCES] The GERB parliamentary group is divided between supporting a single party candidate and supporting a broader right-wing coalition candidate.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Delyan Dobrev has publicly demanded that GERB nominate its own candidate for president rather than supporting another.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Boyko Borisov is expected to announce the party's decision regarding the presidential elections this Sunday or Monday.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Delyan Dobrev named Dimitar Nikolov, Tomislav Donchev, and Rosen Zhelyazkov as potential GERB presidential favorites.
[● 8 SOURCES] Boyko Borisov stated he is personally against GERB nominating its own presidential candidate. e-79.com · www.regnews.net · www.burgas24.bg · safenews.bg · trafficnews.bg · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Borisov stated that no discussions are currently underway with other political parties regarding a joint candidate. e-79.com · www.regnews.net · www.burgas24.bg · safenews.bg · trafficnews.bg · +3 more
[DISPUTED] GERB deputies have requested the party nominate its own candidate for the October 25 presidential elections. ruse.news
[● 8 SOURCES] Boyko Borisov set a deadline of September 8 for the GERB party to decide whether to nominate a candidate. e-79.com · www.regnews.net · www.burgas24.bg · safenews.bg · trafficnews.bg · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Boyko Borisov emphasized that GERB will not provide unsolicited support to any other candidate. e-79.com · www.regnews.net · www.burgas24.bg · safenews.bg · trafficnews.bg · +3 more
[● 8 SOURCES] Borisov suggested that nominating a GERB candidate might inadvertently benefit candidate Iliana Yotova. e-79.com · www.regnews.net · www.burgas24.bg · safenews.bg · trafficnews.bg · +3 more