GERB leader Boyko Borissov expressed optimism about forming a government , emphasizing the necessity of achieving this goal. Speaking on the sidelines of the National Assembly, Borissov stated that the current international context demands unity and decisive action from Bulgaria. He highlighted the influence of countries such as Serbia, Greece, Turkey, and Hungary in the Balkans and noted that Bulgaria risks being left behind if it fails to establish a stable government. Borissov remarked that