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The first is a fairly hard left, centre right coalition, the second is a centre right coalition, as is the third. Is that right?

How far left are the BSP?

by Colman (colman at eurotrib.com) on Fri Jun 24th, 2005 at 01:52:24 AM EST
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Circumstances have forced the BSP to accept much of the economic platform pushed by the World Bank, IMF, and EU. They don't like it and have talked about disregarding some points...particularly IMF points...but it will follow the general lines. They will try to improve pensions, but everyone is promising that.

They have a history of strong Russian ties and particularly the party membership are skeptical of NATO and US relations. The leadership, however, recognize the importance of NATO membership. The EU is more or less strongly supported by everyone. They pushed for withdrawing Bulgaria's Iraqi contingent after President Parvanov (also a socialist) voiced this position.

by gradinski chai on Fri Jun 24th, 2005 at 02:09:09 AM EST
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