Stalemate in Bulgarian Politics: GERB Halts Talks, New Elections Likely

GERB announced it is ending negotiations after failing to reach an agreement with "Democratic Bulgaria" (DB) on the composition of a potential government and the nomination for Prime Minister. This decision followed a meeting of negotiating teams from GERB, DB, BSP - United Left, and "There is Such a People" (TISP) in the National Assembly, as reported by GERB's press center.

Initially, GERB proposed its leader, Boyko Borissov, as Prime Minister, but this nomination was rejected by DB....