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Interview of Filiz Hyusmenova for Evropa Portal on 26.06.2007 |
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Page 1 of 6 Ms. Hyusmenova, as an MEP have you distanced yourself from the domestic policy events in Bulgaria and what is your opinion on the processes now underway within the ruling coalition? Although I was a Euro-observer, and since the beginning of this year I have become a MEP, I have never distanced myself from Bulgaria. My firm view is that Bulgarian MEPs should focus on their work in this institution, but at the same time they are our country’s representatives there and should maintain the relation between citizens and the European Parliament, and even between the National Assembly and the EP. They are the mediators of the EP messages to the member countries.
Furthermore, I am still in charge of the MRF media policy and I cannot but follow what is happening in the Bulgarian media. In this context, it is clear that I have my own view on processes within the ruling coalition. I have always maintained that it is not easy to govern in a coalition, especially one that has too many political subjects. Presently, there are indications of positive changes not only for the coalition itself, but such that will have a positive effect on the country’s development. Certain processes have started that will lead not only to personal shuffles. It has become clear that realities in the country necessitate changes in the policy pursued.
When a party takes part in the government, it always generates dissatisfaction among its electorate. This was witnessed in the BSP and NMSS results at the Euro-elections. Why has the MRF scored so well – wasn’t it logical for your result to be worse too; why hasn’t your party accumulate negatives?
I agree with your statement that a governing party accumulates negatives. The MRF is not an outlandish phenomenon. This postulate is also valid for the Movement. The good results of the MRF against the backdrop of the low electorate activity have its exact reasons: a well organized and implemented campaign, with the active participation of the Party leadership and clear messages to the electorate.
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