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“The basis of our foreign policy must be the national interest. Bulgaria has an interest in fighting corruption, being a country where there is freedom of expression, the rule of law and the separation of powers,” said Cornelia Ninova.
“In this sense, the resolution on Bulgaria, which will be voted on by the EP tomorrow, deserves admiration and support. It is a true assessment of the corrupt government of Borissov.
But there are disturbing texts in this resolution, which criticize parties and politicians in parliament who do not support the Istanbul Convention and recommend that Bulgaria find a way to ratify it. This was stated by Cornelia Ninova, leader of the left.
Scandal: EP resolution against Bulgaria urges ratification of Istanbul Convention
The BSP does not support the convention and has seriously contributed to preventing a vote in the Bulgarian parliament. I have personally suffered many blows for this position. I have heard a lot of criticism that by rejecting it I am changing the character of the party from left to conservative. I respect different opinions as well as our PES partners.
Our parliamentary group has enacted a series of laws against violence against women, against hate speech against minorities. But the Istanbul Convention will not have our support in any way, direct or veiled, in a resolution against corruption.
I will propose to our MEPs, despite the fact that the resolution was initiated by Elena Yoncheva, to support the texts on the rule of law, the fight against corruption and freedom, but not to support the texts on the Istanbul Convention, taking into account the Constitution of the Republic of Bulgaria and the national interest. of our country, “added Ninova.
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