President Rumen Radev has formally declined to appoint Denyo Denev as head of the State Agency for National Security (SANS), citing concerns over the influence of the political party “DPS-New Beginning” on the current government. According to Radev , the ruling coalition is increasingly dominated by this party, which he said is not only directing the mandate holder but also exercising significant control over the entire cabinet. Commenting on the fifth vote of no confidence centered on alleged