Bulgaria Faces Criminalized Government and Road safety Crisis,Says Former Minister
2025-04-13
Corruption Concerns
The specter of corruption continues to haunt Bulgaria,with concerns raised about the state of governance and the persistence of illicit activities.
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former Interior Minister Rumyana Bachvarova voiced strong concerns about the criminalization of the government.
The entry of criminal practices, organized crime – and where the state is to be managed, the thumbs are down and things are stopped by parliament.
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Bachvarova highlighted the ongoing issue of cigarette smuggling and the challenges in uncovering the schemes and their patrons.
The hopes of the hopes that GERB can fight the problem of smuggling cigarettes in the state Security Service can be combined…many people are interested in the schemes not to be discovered, their patrons remain in the shade, which is an anxiety. We are in a much heavier stage than the degradation of the state.
Road Safety Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Bulgaria is grappling with a severe road safety crisis, prompting calls for immediate and sustained action to address the underlying issues.
The death of 12-year-old Siana in a crash near Telish sparked widespread protests, underscoring the public’s frustration and grief over the state of road safety.
Bachvarova emphasized the need for a national prevention program for victims and road accidents, urging every government to continue the program.
The problem of road safety should speak the conscience of the people who make decisions and manage, by making a national prevention program for victims and road accidents in order for every government to continue the program.
Key Factors Contributing to the Crisis
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Poor Road Conditions: Bachvarova commented on the very poor condition of Bulgarian roads, citing negligence and a lack of standards.
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Lack of Control Mechanisms: She also pointed to the absence of effective control mechanisms to guarantee road security.
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Driver Education and Culture: Bachvarova stressed the importance of educating drivers and shaping a responsible road culture,including educating children themselves.
call to Action
Bachvarova urged politicians to make a commitment not to steal,emphasizing that even great roads are insufficient if the organization is flawed.
Politicians must make a commitment not to steal…there may be great roads and again the irreparable way if the organization is wrong. Thus, a program and a political commitment is needed for the people who manage to implement the program.
She highlighted the significance of the protests following Siana’s death, noting that they managed to provoke a reaction from the government.
This is not an organized protest, not him are mothers with children. The expression of their dissatisfaction is multilayered – as there is no justice and the general sense of insecurity that remains.
Bachvarova also pointed out that the worst crashes frequently enough involve large, fast vehicles that clog the roads.
