Bulgarian prime minister Borisov decides referendum on Turkish language news on state television is a waste of time
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Those weren't his exact words, but he has made the decision that supporting the decision to hold a referendum on whether to cancel Turkish language news broadcasts on Bulgarian state television is an issue with no benefit to him. Here are a few reasons: 1) Parliament can decide the issue itself, 2) It plays into the far right's hands too much, 3) The referendum has brought about quite a bit of international condemnation, 4) asking the majority to decide on the rights of a minority is asking for trouble. At least with parliament deciding on an issue like this there is a public voting record that anyone can see, whereas a referendum is anonymous.
Because of this he has likened it to a trap and is backing out. You can read about it in more detail in Turkish here or in English here...and also in Bulgarian here.
Because of this he has likened it to a trap and is backing out. You can read about it in more detail in Turkish here or in English here...and also in Bulgarian here.
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