Borisov Accuses Opponents of Orchestrated Protests, Dismisses “Mafia Party” Allegations
Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov responded forcefully to a recent protest held outside his home in Bankya, alleging the demonstration was a paid provocation and dismissing accusations leveled against him and his party. The comments came as political tensions rise amid calls for a vote of no confidence.
The protest,which took place on the evening of December 3,2025,was described as peaceful,with demonstrators leaving a painting at borisov’s door depicting what they called the “Mafia Party” – an image featuring a red rose and a white envelope – while chanting slogans calling for his resignation.
addressing reporters on the sidelines of parliament, Borisov claimed the protest was not organic. “60 people were not there, 50 who gathered, gave them the money, we followed them and they left. On Lyulin, they gathered in the parking lot, they paid off,” he stated, though he did not identify the source of the funding. He further asserted that he has been unfairly targeted, stating, “I take three children out to the neighbors, they are already outraged. But I see that the other parties are silent. Life is like that, a wheel, the time will come when they will walk in front of their houses. Not me, others, because I am a victim and I know how bad it is. But this ‘fashion’ will come back from their lives. I repeat – not from me. Don’t write ‘Borisov scares them’.”
The accusations come as the PP-DB coalition has proposed a vote of no confidence in the current government. Borisov acknowledged their right to do so, but challenged their motives.”Let’s see the motives of PP-DB. This year, billions entered Bulgaria, while in previous years not one euro had entered. We made two contracts with ‘Rheinmetal’, so let’s hear them,” he said, referencing recent economic developments and defense agreements.
Borisov also moved to dispel perceptions of shared power with DPS-New Beginning, notably following the withdrawal of next year’s budget. “The Borisov-Peevski mantra must disappear. I am in charge of GERB,” he insisted, reaffirming his leadership role within the party.He announced a planned parliamentary maneuver to demonstrate continued cooperation, stating, “Today I will make a test to see if we work together, enter the parliament to close the Soros commission,” adding that he was the first to sign the project to close it.
Concluding his remarks, Borisov appealed for calm across the political spectrum. “I would appeal to all politicians, MPs and party leaders to reduce the excitement a little,” he advised, signaling a desire to de-escalate the current political climate.
Here’s a substantive news report answering the “Why, Who, What, and How” questions:
Why: Bulgaria’s former Prime Minister Boyko Borisov responded to escalating political tensions, specifically a protest outside his home and a proposed vote of no confidence. He alleges the protest was a paid provocation and seeks to counter accusations against his party.
who: The key players are Boyko Borisov (former Prime Minister and leader of GERB), the PP-DB coalition (proposing the vote of no confidence), and protestors who demonstrated outside Borisov’s home. DPS-New Beginning is also mentioned in relation to perceptions of shared power.
What: A peaceful protest took place outside Borisov’s home,with demonstrators leaving a symbolic painting and calling for his
