GERB leader Boyko Borissov stated that Bulgaria had been held up as an example by the Supervisory Board of the European Parliament for successfully reviving what was once considered a failed Recovery Plan. According to Borissov , this recognition from Brussels and Strasbourg has irritated certain circles within the country. He highlighted that €4.4 billion, previously thought to be lost, are now being salvaged thanks to recent efforts. Borissov emphasized the scope of the praise, pointing out