Filip Dimitrov – eine politische Karriere in Bulgarien
Filip Dimitrov – A Political Career in Bulgaria

Summary/Abstract: In July 2008, Filip Dimitrov, the former Prime Minister of Bulgaria (1991-1992), left the Bulgarian political scene and the country for a teaching job in the United States. His leaving Bulgarian politics was a heavy loss for all democrats in Bulgaria, because he was one of the very few authentically liberal, democratic and pro-European politicians in his country. He was a statesman, and in addition incorruptible, as even his opponents had to admit when they took leave of him in parliament on 10 July 2008. During his premiership Dimitrov laid the foundations of the modern Bulgarian state which were: rule of law, democratic institutions, market economy and the fight against the remnants of the old communist order. Unfortunately he failed after one year as Prime Minister due to the lack of trust of some of his political followers, due to the overwhelming political experience, the financial means and the ruthlessness of the former communists and, as some say, due to the mistakes he made. It is very regrettable and at the same time significant that since 10 November 1989 millions of young Bulgarians have turned away from their motherland as recently did Filip Dimitrov: Because they lost their confidence in an improvement in the political situation of the country.

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