Politics
Briefing: 'It was the decision of one oligarch' - Bulgarian PM Gyurov walks back Board of Peace participation
Strategic angle: Bulgarian PM says Board of Peace participation was not cleared by parliament and joining was the result of political maneuvering by 'one oligarch'.
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Updated 22 days ago
On March 20, 2026, Bulgarian Prime Minister Gyurov addressed the controversy surrounding the country's participation in the Board of Peace.
He clarified that this decision was not sanctioned by the parliament, indicating a lack of formal governmental endorsement.
Gyurov specifically attributed the move to the political maneuvering of one oligarch, highlighting concerns about the influence of private interests on national policy.