Democratic Bulgaria
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Democratic Bulgaria Демократична България | |
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Abbreviation | DB |
Chairman | Atanas Atanasov |
Founded | 12 April 2018 |
Ideology | Liberal conservatism[1] Environmentalism[1] |
Political position | Centre[2][3] to centre-right[4][5] |
European affiliation | European People's Party (DSB only)[6] European Green Party (The Greens only)[7] |
Colours | Blue Bulgarian national colours: White Green Red |
National Assembly | 16 / 240 |
European Parliament | 1 / 17 |
Municipalities | 10 / 265 |
Sofia city council | 12 / 61 |
Website | |
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Democratic Bulgaria (Bulgarian: Демократична България, ДБ, Demokratichna Balgariya, DB) is an electoral alliance in Bulgaria formed by three political parties – Yes, Bulgaria!, Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria and The Greens. The union was created on 12 April 2018.[8]
History[]
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.[9][10] 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.[11]
Structure[]
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.[12]
Composition[]
Party | Abbr. | Founded | Leader | Ideology | November 2021 percentage result | MPs | MEPs | |
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Democrats for a Strong Bulgaria
Демократи за силна България |
DSB | 30 May 2004 | Atanas Atanasov | Conservatism Pro-Europeanism Anti-communism |
6.37 | 7 / 240 |
1 / 17 | |
Yes, Bulgaria!
Да, България! |
DaB! | 7 January 2017 | Hristo Ivanov | Anti-corruption Pro-Europeanism Liberalism Syncretic politics |
7 / 240 |
0 / 17 | ||
Green Movement
Зелено движение |
ZD | 18 May 2008 | Borislav Sandov Vladislav Panev |
Green liberalism Pro-Europeanism |
2 / 240 |
0 / 17 |
Political positions[]
Finance[]
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.[13]
Defense[]
In the sphere of defense, the party seeks public support of the Armed Forces using the Social contract of defensive politics.[14]
Presidential endorsement[]
For the 2021 Bulgarian presidential election, DB supports the election bid of Lozan Panov, the chairman of the Bulgarian supreme court.[15]
Election results[]
2019 European Parliament election[]
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.[16] All members of Yes, Bulgaria! had the right to participate, together with everyone who received an invitation from a current party member.[16] 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.[17]
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.[18] Malinov has been a Member of the European Parliament since 2009 as a member of the European People's Party.[18]
On February 22, 2019, The Greens announced their primary candidate for the elections – Albena Simeonova – an environmentalist and entepreneur in the sphere of bio agriculture. She was elected through an online vote on the website of the party.[19]
Democratic Bulgaria eventually won one seat in the 2019 European Parliament election, which went to DSB member Radan Kanev.[20][21]
2019 Local elections[]
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.[22] 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.[23]
Statistics[]
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
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Apr 2021 | 302,280 | 9.45 (#5) | 27 / 240
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Snap election | |
Jul 2021 | 345,331 | 12.64 (#4) | 34 / 240
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Snap election |
Nov 2021 | 166,966 | 6.37 (#6) | 16 / 240
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Coalition |
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– |
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2019 | 118,484 | 6.06 (#5) | 1 / 17
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References[]
- ^ a b Wolfram Nordsieck. "Bulgaria". Parties and Elections in Europe.
- ^ Dimitrov, Martin (4 November 2019). "Bulgaria Ruling Party Retakes Capital in Local Elections". Balkan Insight.
- ^ Cholakov, Petar (14 July 2020). "Political crisis in Bulgaria sparks protests and outrage | DW | 14.07.2020". Deutsche Welle.
- ^ Petkova, Mariya (12 July 2020). "Bulgaria rocked by protests amid coronavirus fears". Al Jazeera.
- ^ Dimitrov, Martin (20 August 2020). "How a bizarre beach plot landed Bulgaria's longtime PM in hot water". The Guardian.
- ^ https://www.epp.eu/parties-and-partners/
- ^ https://europeangreens.eu/map
- ^ Ангелов, Георги А. (April 12, 2018). "ДСБ, "Да, България" и "Зелените" учредяват обединение "Демократична България"". Dnevnik.
- ^ ""Демократична България" пое на битка срещу корупицонния модел на ГЕРБ, БСП и ДПС". Mediapool.bg.
- ^ https://clubz.bg/66565-demokratichna_bylgariq_sreshtu_korupcionniq_model_na_gerb_bsp_i_dps_video
- ^ "Демократична България може много повече | Демократична България".
- ^ "ДСБ, "Да, България" и "Зелените" се обединяват в съюз "Демократична България"". www.capital.bg.
- ^ "Финанси | Демократична България".
- ^ "Отбрана | Демократична България".
- ^ "Democratic Bulgaria supports Lozan Panov for president". bnr.bg. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ a b "Вътрешни избори: често задавани въпроси".
- ^ "Стефан Тафров спечели вътрешните избори на "Да, България" за евродепутати". www.capital.bg.
- ^ a b "ДСБ издига Светослав Малинов като водещ кандидат за изборите за ЕП - По света и у нас - БНТ Новини". news.bnt.bg.
- ^ "Албена Симеонова и Росен Богомилов са водещите кандидати на Зелените за евроизборите". February 22, 2019.
- ^ "Радан Кънев е евродепутатът на "Демократична България" - По света и у нас - БНТ Новини". news.bnt.bg.
- ^ "Няма разместване в листата, Радан Кънев е евродепутатът на "Демократична България"". nova.bg.
- ^ Христова, Михаил Стоянов, Анна (November 4, 2019). ""Демократична България" ще има кметове в 8 столични района, ГЕРБ - в 12". Dnevnik.
- ^ "Изненада при районните кметове в София след окончателните резултати". Vesti.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2019-11-04.
- Political party alliances in Bulgaria