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Democratic Bulgaria Демократична България | |
---|---|
Abbreviation | DB |
Leaders |
Hristo Ivanov Atanas Atanasov |
Founded | 12 April 2018 |
Preceded by | Reformist Bloc |
Ideology |
Liberal conservatism
[1]
Conservative liberalism
[2] Liberalism [3] [4] Anti-corruption [4] Pro-Europeanism [5] |
Political position | Centre-right [6] [7] |
National affiliation | PP–DB |
European affiliation | European People's Party [a] |
Colours | Blue White Green Red |
Website | |
demokrati | |
Democratic Bulgaria ( Bulgarian: Демократична България, ДБ, Demokratichna Balgariya, DB) is an electoral alliance in Bulgaria initially formed by three political parties – Yes, Bulgaria!, Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria and the Green Movement on 12 April 2018. [8] In February 2023 the coalition merged into PP-DB. [9] However, on 15 April 2024, the Green Movement announced that it would no longer be a part of the alliance, leaving DaB and DSB as the two parties remaining. [10]
The creation of Democratic Bulgaria was officially announced through the symbolic signing of a declaration entitled "A Democratic Bulgaria Can Do More". The three parties united after several months of talks on cooperation during the next general election. [11] [12] In its manifesto, the union set out its main goals, including to be an alternative to the current government and to consolidate Bulgaria's democratic values and Euro-Atlantic choices. [13]
The Democratic Bulgaria structure has two co-leaders – Hristo Ivanov of Yes, Bulgaria! and Atanas Atanasov of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria. The leaders of The Greens – Vladislav Panev and Borislav Sandov – also participate in the union's council. [14]
At the Congress of Yes, Bulgaria!, Hristo Ivanov proposed the formation of a joint board between the three DB member parties in order to coordinate decision making between the three parties, with PP similarly invited. [15]
Party | Abbr. | Founded | Leader | Ideology | MPs | MEPs | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes, Bulgaria!
Да, България! |
DaB! | 7 January 2017 | Hristo Ivanov |
Liberalism Anti-corruption Pro-Europeanism |
23.54% | 13 / 240 |
0 / 17 | |
Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria
Демократи за силна България |
DSB | 30 May 2004 | Atanas Atanasov |
Liberal Conservatism Pro-Europeanism Anti-communism |
10 / 240 |
1 / 17 | ||
Green Movement
Зелено движение |
ZD | 18 May 2008 |
Borislav Sandov Vladislav Panev |
Green liberalism Pro-Europeanism |
3 / 240 |
0 / 17 |
Some of DB's priorities are Bulgaria's Eurozone and Banking union membership, a reduction of budget spending to 1/3 of the GDP, as well as taxation reform, with a reduction of VAT from 20% to 18% and a non-taxable minimum of the income tax. [16]
In the sphere of defense, the party seeks public support of the Armed Forces using the Social contract of defensive politics. [17]
For the 2021 Bulgarian presidential election, DB supported the election bid of Lozan Panov, the chairman of the Bulgarian supreme court. [18]
In order to select its candidates, Yes, Bulgaria! conducted a remote preliminary election. Those willing to vote could do it digitally using the mobile app of Yes, Bulgaria! or by mail. [19] All members of Yes, Bulgaria! had the right to participate, together with everyone who received an invitation from a current party member. [19] The electoral process began on 27 November 2018, and the final results were declared on 11 February 2019. A total of 5898 people voted, and the candidate with the most votes was Stefan Tafrov, a diplomat and former ambassador. [20]
The candidate of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria for the European elections Svetoslav Malinov was selected through a resolution during the party's National Congress on 12 November 2018. [21] Malinov has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2009 as a member of the European People's Party. [21]
On February 22, 2019, The Greens announced their primary candidate for the elections – Albena Simeonova – an environmentalist and entrepreneur in the sphere of bio agriculture. She was elected through an online vote on the website of the party. [22]
Democratic Bulgaria eventually won one seat in the 2019 European Parliament election, which went to DSB member Radan Kanev. [23] [24]
Local elections were held across Bulgaria on 27 October 2019, with Democratic Bulgaria failing to win a single mayoral contest, but far exceeding expectations in the capital Sofia, where they won 8 out of 25 districts, including most of the city center. [25] The results were seen as a serious setback for the ruling party GERB, which had until then maintained a strong hold on the capital, winning 23 out of 25 districts in 2015. [26]
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 2021 | 302,280 | 9.45 (#5) | 27 / 240
|
New | Snap election |
Jul 2021 | 345,331 | 12.64 (#4) | 34 / 240
|
7 | Snap election |
Nov 2021 | 166,966 | 6.37 (#6) | 16 / 240
|
18 | Coalition |
2022 | 186,511 | 7.45 (#6) | 20 / 240
|
4 | Snap election |
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 118,484 | 6.06 (#5) | 1 / 17
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Democratic Bulgaria Демократична България | |
---|---|
Abbreviation | DB |
Leaders |
Hristo Ivanov Atanas Atanasov |
Founded | 12 April 2018 |
Preceded by | Reformist Bloc |
Ideology |
Liberal conservatism
[1]
Conservative liberalism
[2] Liberalism [3] [4] Anti-corruption [4] Pro-Europeanism [5] |
Political position | Centre-right [6] [7] |
National affiliation | PP–DB |
European affiliation | European People's Party [a] |
Colours | Blue White Green Red |
Website | |
demokrati | |
Democratic Bulgaria ( Bulgarian: Демократична България, ДБ, Demokratichna Balgariya, DB) is an electoral alliance in Bulgaria initially formed by three political parties – Yes, Bulgaria!, Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria and the Green Movement on 12 April 2018. [8] In February 2023 the coalition merged into PP-DB. [9] However, on 15 April 2024, the Green Movement announced that it would no longer be a part of the alliance, leaving DaB and DSB as the two parties remaining. [10]
The creation of Democratic Bulgaria was officially announced through the symbolic signing of a declaration entitled "A Democratic Bulgaria Can Do More". The three parties united after several months of talks on cooperation during the next general election. [11] [12] In its manifesto, the union set out its main goals, including to be an alternative to the current government and to consolidate Bulgaria's democratic values and Euro-Atlantic choices. [13]
The Democratic Bulgaria structure has two co-leaders – Hristo Ivanov of Yes, Bulgaria! and Atanas Atanasov of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria. The leaders of The Greens – Vladislav Panev and Borislav Sandov – also participate in the union's council. [14]
At the Congress of Yes, Bulgaria!, Hristo Ivanov proposed the formation of a joint board between the three DB member parties in order to coordinate decision making between the three parties, with PP similarly invited. [15]
Party | Abbr. | Founded | Leader | Ideology | MPs | MEPs | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yes, Bulgaria!
Да, България! |
DaB! | 7 January 2017 | Hristo Ivanov |
Liberalism Anti-corruption Pro-Europeanism |
23.54% | 13 / 240 |
0 / 17 | |
Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria
Демократи за силна България |
DSB | 30 May 2004 | Atanas Atanasov |
Liberal Conservatism Pro-Europeanism Anti-communism |
10 / 240 |
1 / 17 | ||
Green Movement
Зелено движение |
ZD | 18 May 2008 |
Borislav Sandov Vladislav Panev |
Green liberalism Pro-Europeanism |
3 / 240 |
0 / 17 |
Some of DB's priorities are Bulgaria's Eurozone and Banking union membership, a reduction of budget spending to 1/3 of the GDP, as well as taxation reform, with a reduction of VAT from 20% to 18% and a non-taxable minimum of the income tax. [16]
In the sphere of defense, the party seeks public support of the Armed Forces using the Social contract of defensive politics. [17]
For the 2021 Bulgarian presidential election, DB supported the election bid of Lozan Panov, the chairman of the Bulgarian supreme court. [18]
In order to select its candidates, Yes, Bulgaria! conducted a remote preliminary election. Those willing to vote could do it digitally using the mobile app of Yes, Bulgaria! or by mail. [19] All members of Yes, Bulgaria! had the right to participate, together with everyone who received an invitation from a current party member. [19] The electoral process began on 27 November 2018, and the final results were declared on 11 February 2019. A total of 5898 people voted, and the candidate with the most votes was Stefan Tafrov, a diplomat and former ambassador. [20]
The candidate of Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria for the European elections Svetoslav Malinov was selected through a resolution during the party's National Congress on 12 November 2018. [21] Malinov has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2009 as a member of the European People's Party. [21]
On February 22, 2019, The Greens announced their primary candidate for the elections – Albena Simeonova – an environmentalist and entrepreneur in the sphere of bio agriculture. She was elected through an online vote on the website of the party. [22]
Democratic Bulgaria eventually won one seat in the 2019 European Parliament election, which went to DSB member Radan Kanev. [23] [24]
Local elections were held across Bulgaria on 27 October 2019, with Democratic Bulgaria failing to win a single mayoral contest, but far exceeding expectations in the capital Sofia, where they won 8 out of 25 districts, including most of the city center. [25] The results were seen as a serious setback for the ruling party GERB, which had until then maintained a strong hold on the capital, winning 23 out of 25 districts in 2015. [26]
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 2021 | 302,280 | 9.45 (#5) | 27 / 240
|
New | Snap election |
Jul 2021 | 345,331 | 12.64 (#4) | 34 / 240
|
7 | Snap election |
Nov 2021 | 166,966 | 6.37 (#6) | 16 / 240
|
18 | Coalition |
2022 | 186,511 | 7.45 (#6) | 20 / 240
|
4 | Snap election |
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
---|---|---|---|---|
2019 | 118,484 | 6.06 (#5) | 1 / 17
|
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