Unions strongly oppose separation of Maritsa East energy complex from BEH

Trade unions have voiced strong dissatisfaction with the decision to separate the "Mini Maritsa-Iztok" coal mining company and the "Maritsa Iztok 2" thermal power plant from the Bulgarian Energy Holding (BEH). This move has sparked significant concern among labor representatives regarding the future stability and operation of these key energy assets.

In a joint statement, the "Podkrepa" Confederation of Labour and the Federation of Independent Trade Unions of Miners at the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) declared their strong opposition to the separation. They argue that this decision undermines the integrity of the Maritsa Iztok energy complex and could have detrimental consequences for its employees and the broader energy sector in Bulgaria.

The unions are demanding that the decision be reconsidered and are prepared to take further action if their concerns are not addressed. They emphasize the importance of these enterprises for national energy security and employment, signaling a potential escalation of their protest if the government does not engage with their grievances.