Borissov Denies Contact with Constitutional Judge Atanasova Amidst Flight Allegations
Translated from Bulgarian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- GERB party leader Boyko Borissov stated he has had no contact with constitutional judge Dessislava Atanasova since her appointment.
- Borissov's comments came in response to questions about Atanasova's alleged flights with Delyan Peevski.
- He emphasized that he has neither seen nor heard from Atanasova since she became a constitutional judge.
Boyko Borissov, the leader of Bulgaria's GERB party, has asserted that he has had no communication with Dessislava Atanasova since her appointment as a constitutional judge. Borissov addressed inquiries regarding alleged flights involving Atanasova and controversial media mogul Delyan Peevski.
"Since Dessislava Atanasova was elected constitutional judge, I have neither heard from her nor seen her," Borissov stated. He specifically highlighted that on the day in question, referring to the alleged flights, he was not in contact with her.
Borissov's remarks aim to distance himself and his party from any potential controversy surrounding Atanasova's conduct and her reported associations. The question of her travel arrangements with Peevski has surfaced following her recent elevation to the Constitutional Court.
The GERB leader's statement seeks to clarify his position and deny any involvement or knowledge of the alleged flights, emphasizing a lack of recent interaction with the constitutional judge.
Originally published by Dnevnik in Bulgarian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.