GERB Leader Takes Unusual Step, Signs Off on Anti-Corruption Chief's Removal

Bulgaria’s Parliament saw GERB leader Boyko Borissov publicly support the resignation of the head of the Anti-Corruption Commission during Thursday’s session. Earlier in the day, MPs elected Kostadin Angelov from GERB as deputy speaker, with 132 voting in favor, 53 against, and 11 abstaining. Angelov replaces Raya Nazaryan, also from GERB, who was elected parliament speaker following the withdrawal of Natalia Kiselova from the Bulgarian Socialist Party.

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