Tensions Rise as Bulgarian Parliament Struggles to Elect Speaker for Fifth Time

Laura Buciu

Bulgarian MPs are set to attempt electing a speaker of parliament for the fifth time today, following repeated delays in the process since the constitution of the 51st National Assembly. The election of a leader for the parliament has been at a standstill, but Silvi Kirilov from the "There Is Such a People" (TISP) party has emerged as a potential consensus candidate, with support from several parliamentary groups. During the initial session, Temenuzhka Petkova from the GERB party once again