Cabinet Reshuffle and Bulgaria-related Topics Spark New Political Accusations

Regarding the cabinet reshuffle talks, PM Mickoski has declined to say which ministers he believes have done a good job.

Asked on Tuesday about the possibility of former Health Minister Arben Taravari entering a coalition with VMRO-DPMNE again, the ruling party’s leader said there would be no negotiations through media.

On the other hand, SDSM again said the reshuffle process lacked substance. It also stated that once that process was completed, PM Mickoski would announce that early elections would be held. Filipche’s party reiterated its accusations related to Igor Janushev as well, saying documents published by Bulgarian media showed the Government’s Secretary General was linked to FLUGBAN TRANS, a limited liability company based in Kyustendil.

VMRO-DPMNE refuted the accusations, saying Janushev had never applied for any other citizenship, nor has he earned income from the company in Bulgaria. It also said SDSM leader Filipche should actually present information about his companies registered in Bulgaria, i.e., in Petrich on Gotse Delchev 12 Street.