SOFIA — Bulgaria ’s veteran political bruiser Boyko Borisov is due on Monday to begin tough talks to form a lasting government and become prime minister for the third time. "I hope we can ensure the rapid formation of a government that responds to the wishes of the people and to the grave international situation," Borisov said late on Sunday. Borisov has long dominated national politics, serving as premier from 2009 to 2013 and again from 2014 to 2017. In the campaign, Borisov ruled out a tie-up with the centrist Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MDL) party representing Bulgaria ’s Turkish minority which came third or fourth with around 9.5 per cent. It is unclear however whether Mareshki’s party, Volya ("Will") cleared the 4-per cent hurdle needed to gain seats in parliament.

Source: Viet Nam News March 27, 2017 04:13 UTC