Bulgaria’s Political Crisis Deepens: Borissov Steps Back from PM Bid

GERB leader Boyko Borissov has announced his decision to withdraw as a candidate for prime minister and plans to return the first mandate to form a government. "I no longer want to deal with this country," Borissov stated during a GERB press conference, expressing frustration with the ongoing political stalemate. "I will immediately return the mandate as soon as I receive it....