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Boyko Borissov gives up seat in parliament

Boyko Borissov
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GERB party leader Boyko Borissov is not going to be an MP in the 47th National Assembly of Bulgaria, BNR learnt from well-informed sources.

The former prime minister, whose party, in coalition with SDS came second in the election for parliament on 14 November with 22.74% of the votes, has submitted an application to the Central Election Commission stating that he is giving up his seat in parliament. 



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