Nikolai Denkov, a candidate for Prime Minister from the PP-DB party, expressed skepticism about the notion of an impending constitutional crisis as he exited the presidency. President Rumen Radev had criticized Denkov's party, indicating that recent constitutional modifications had led to the politicization of the caretaker government, which could have severe repercussions in the upcoming months. Denkov's remark highlighted the perceived frivolity of the concerns raised by Radev regarding the potential consequences of the changes in the constitution.
In a surprising turn of events, deputy ombudsman Elena Cherneva-Markova, a prospective acting prime minister as per the new constitutional provisions, has tendered her resignation. This unexpected development has further limited the already constrained pool of candidates eligible for leading the caretaker government. President Radev noted that Cherneva-Markova was the sole candidate without any direct or indirect affiliations to political parties, emphasizing the dwindling options for selecting a prime minister with no ties to any political group.