Tsvetan Tsvetanov

Tsvetan Tsvetanov
Цветан Цветанов
Tsvetanov in 2009
Member of the National Assembly
In office
21 May 2013 – 29 March 2019
Constituency1st MMC - Blagoevgrad
(2013-2014)
4th MMC - Tarnovo
(2014-2019)
Minister of Interior
In office
27 July 2009 – 13 March 2013
Prime MinisterBoyko Borisov
Preceded byMihail Mikov
Succeeded byPetya Parvanova
Chairman of GERB
In office
3 December 2006 – 10 January 2010
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byBoyko Borisov
Personal details
Born
Tsvetan Genchev Tsvetanov

(1965-04-08) 8 April 1965 (age 59)
Sofia, PR Bulgaria
Political partyRepublicans for Bulgaria (since 2020)
Other political
affiliations		GERB (until 2019)
Spouse
Desislava Tsvetanova
​
​
(m. 1993)​
Children3
Alma mater
OccupationPolitician

Tsvetan Genchev Tsvetanov (Bulgarian: Цветан Генчев Цветанов; born 8 April 1965) is a Bulgarian politician and former government official. He served as the chairman of the GERB party until 2009. On 8 July 2009, following his party's victory in the 2009 parliamentary election, he was designated by de facto party leader Boyko Borisov as the future Minister of the Interior.[1]

Tsvetanov's tenure as Minister of the Interior was marked by controversy. He eventually distanced himself from Borisov after facing pressure to resign from his leadership roles within the party. This was about his involvement in a real estate corruption scandal. As a result, Tsvetanov chose to leave the party and established his political party called Republicans for Bulgaria, alongside other former GERB members who had defected.

Career

Tsvetanov, born in Sofia, holds a degree from the National Sports Academy and a postgraduate degree in law from the University of National and World Economy. He has also pursued specialized training, including courses on counteracting global terrorism and preventing illegal automobile trafficking at the headquarters of the National Police Corp in Madrid, Spain, as well as a management course at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Roswell, New Mexico. Additionally, he completed an introductory course at ILEA Budapest, Hungary, and law enforcement courses at the American FBI and Department of Homeland Security.[2]

From 2001 to 2005, Tsvetanov served as operative assistant to Boyko Borisov, who was Chief Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior at the time. During this period, Tsvetanov also held the position of director of the ministry's management department. In he left alongside Borisov, who faced accusations of collaborating with organized crime while in that role.[1][2][3] Following the establishment of GERB in 2006, Tsvetanov assumed the role of party chairman until 2009. As Borisov was unable to head GERB due to his position as the mayor of Sofia,[4] Tsvetanov was seen as his closest associate. However, Borisov retained an informal leadership role within the party.

From July 2009 to March 2013, Tsvetanov served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior in the first government led by Boyko Borisov. During his tenure, Tsvetanov was crucial in neutralizing several organized crime groups. Notably, the hit-and-run group "The Killers" was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison.[5] In contrast, the kidnapping group "The Impudent" received a cumulative sentence of 444 years. [6] Tsvetanov also focused on developing bilateral police cooperation with Bulgaria's NATO and EU partners. His efforts were recognized by the United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), which opened an office in Sofia in 2013. The agency director, Michelle Lionhart, praised Tsvetanov's dedication and acknowledged his contribution to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of citizens in both Bulgaria and the United States.[7][8] Tsvetanov received the Silver Cross for Civil Merit of the Civil Guard of Spain, Spain's highest law enforcement award for his international police cooperation.[9] The award was presented to him by Spain's Minister of Interior, Jorge Fernández Díaz. Tsvetanov was also honored as an Honorary Member of the Carabinieri Association for successful joint law enforcement operations with the Italian Carabinieri.[10][11] One of the most challenging moments during Tsvetanov's tenure was the Burgas bus bombing on July 18, 2012, in which five Israeli and one Bulgarian citizen died. Thanks to the joint efforts of Bulgarian law enforcement authorities and the law enforcement services of Israel, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Europol, the perpetrators of the terrorist act were identified and brought to justice. Tsvetanov played a pivotal role in investigating the attack and the subsequent recognition of the military wing of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization[12] on July 22, 2013. His dedication and meticulous analysis earned him appreciation from 111 United States Congressmen, who thanked him and supported further action against Hezbollah. [13] Due to his consistent and effective collaboration with the European Police Agency Europol, Tsvetanov was elected as a permanent representative in the Management Board of Europol's Joint Group for Parliamentary Control on September 25, 2018.[14]

Tsvetanov served as the Chairman of the Standing Parliamentary Committee on Internal Security and Public Order in the 44th National Assembly. [15]

He has been a Member of Parliament in the 41st, 42nd, 43rd, and 44th National Assemblies.[15]

Scandals and charges

Real estate scandal

Tsvetanov's reputation faced scrutiny in 2011 when media reports surfaced regarding his ownership of multiple expensive properties in the capital city. The Tax Administration conducted an audit, which revealed that he possessed six apartments—an acquisition that appeared financially challenging for someone in public administration. Tsvetanov provided explanations regarding the origins of these apartments after entering politics in 2006, asserting that they were purchased by his mother-in-law.[16] However, the tax case was reopened in June 2013 due to the emergence of new evidence suggesting that two of the apartments might have been gifted to him in exchange for a lucrative government contract.

Wiretapping scandal

In May 2013 Tsvetanov was indicted on two charges of wiretapping members of the GERB government and parliamentary deputies. In a television interview former agriculture minister Miroslav Naydenov confirmed the charges, describing instances when the wiretapping occurred.[17] Tsvetanov has denied the claims by the general prosecutor, even though three members of the wiretapping unit at the Interior Ministry have independently confirmed them.[18] A further charge on obstruction of justice was added in July 2013.[19]

In May 2013, Tsvetanov faced indictments on two counts of Wiretapping members of the GERB government and parliamentary deputies. The charges were substantiated by former agriculture minister Miroslav Naydenov in a television interview, where he recounted specific instances of wiretapping. Despite the general prosecutor's claims,[17] Tsvetanov has consistently denied these allegations. However, three members of the wiretapping unit at the Interior Ministry independently confirmed the existence of the wiretapping incidents.[18] Additionally, in July 2013, Tsvet Former agriculture minister Miroslav Naydenov substantiated the charges and faced an additional charge of obstruction of justice.[19]

Charges of embezzlement

Tsvetanov was charged with embezzling BGN 50000 from the Budget of the Ministry of Interior. "The sum was allegedly embezzled to the benefit of another person, Orlin Todorov, former head of the anti-mafia unit in Veliko Tarnovo."[20] He was jailed for four years.[21]

Apartment scandal and resignation

In 2019, Bulgarian media exposed an "Apartment Gate" scandal involving alleged corruption deals implicating government officials, including Tsvetanov. According to the reports, Tsvetanov was accused of accepting a luxury apartment in a prestigious building at a significantly reduced price, amounting to less than one-third of its market value. These allegations coincided with the ruling party; Tsvetanov faced internal repercussions due to mounting pressure.[22] significant legislation that benefited the same company responsible for providing the apartments. This included permission for the construction of a 30-story Skyscraper in one of Sofia's esteemed neighborhoods. Despite the gravity of the allegations, the Bulgarian prosecution office declined to investigate the claims. An inquiry conducted by the office concluded that there was insufficient evidence to establish Tsvetanov's involvement in corruption or other criminal activities.[23]

Nonetheless, due to mounting pressure, Tsvetanov faced internal repercussions within the GERB party. He was compelled to resign from his leadership positions by GERB leader Boyko Borisov and was subsequently demoted to an ordinary party member.[23][22][24]

Formation of political party

In June 2020, Tsvetanov decided to sever ties with GERB completely and announced his departure from the party. He revealed his intention to establish his own political party, citing his disconnection from Borisov and expressing discontent with the perceived inconsistencies and chaos caused by Borisov's government. [22] Later in the same year, Tsvetanov founded the Republicans for Bulgaria party, which he believed would face repression under Borisov's government.[25] The party primarily consisted of former members of GERB who had defected and some individuals who had left other right-wing political parties to join Republicans for Bulgaria.[26]

Personal life

Tsvetanov is married to Desislava and has three daughters - Gergana, Vasilena, and Sofia.[27]

References

  1. ^ a b Панайотова, Диляна (8 July 2009). "Цветанов — министър на вътрешните работи" (in Bulgarian). News.bg. Retrieved 8 Jul 2009.
  2. ^ a b "Цветан Цветанов" (in Bulgarian). ГЕРБ. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  3. ^ "Bush's Bulgarian Partner in the Terror War Has Mob History, Investigators Say - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". Novinite.com. 2007-03-08. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  4. ^ Гарчева, Веселина (3 December 2006). "Борисов даде ГЕРБ временно на Цветан Цветанов" (in Bulgarian). Сега. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  5. ^ "Окончателни доживотни присъди за трима от "Килърите"".
  6. ^ https://bntnews.bg/bg/a/73271-prisydi_po_deloto_naglite https://bntnews.bg/bg/a/73271-prisydi_po_deloto_naglite
  7. ^ "Шефът на ДЕА: Заради отдадеността на Цветанов САЩ е по-безопасен". www.24chasa.bg.
  8. ^ "ДЕА откри офис в България - По света и у нас - БНТ Новини".
  9. ^ "Удостоиха Цветанов със Сребърен кръст на Гражданската гвардия на Испания".
  10. ^ "Цветанов стана почетен карабинер".
  11. ^ "Новини - BTV Новините".
  12. ^ "Statement made by the Head of State on the occasion of the decision made by the EU Council to include Hizballah´s military wing in the EU list of terrorist organizations".
  13. ^ "111 американски конгресмени подкрепиха правителството за разследването на атентата в Бургас".
  14. ^ "Цветан Цветанов е избран за постоянен представител в УС на "Европол"".
  15. ^ a b "Parliament.bg".
  16. ^ Waz.Euobserver (2010-12-24). "EU Observer". Archived from the original on January 13, 2011. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  17. ^ a b "Wiretapping Scandal Rocks Bulgarian Government, Novinite, January 17, 2011". Novinite.com. 2011-01-17. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  18. ^ a b Bulgarians Vote Amid Atmosphere of Scandal, EurActiv, May 10. 2013
  19. ^ a b "Bulgaria's Ex-Interior Minister to be Charged with Obstruction of Justice, Novinite, July 10, 2013". Novinite.com. 2013-07-10. Retrieved 2014-07-22.
  20. ^ "Court Acquits Tsvetan Tsvetanov". Novinite.com. Sofia News Agency. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
  21. ^ "Bulgarian former interior minister sentenced to four years in jail". Reuters. 29 May 2014.
  22. ^ a b c "Former parliamentary leader of Bulgarian PM's GERB confirms he will found his own party". The Sofia Globe. 2020-06-27. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  23. ^ a b "The Prosecutor's Office will not investigate Tsvetan Tsvetanov for the ApartmentGate scandal". Mediapool. 28 May 2020.
  24. ^ "Tsvetan Tsvetanov Resigned from All Leading Positions of GERB - Novinite.com - Sofia News Agency". www.novinite.com. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  25. ^ "Tsvetanov's Republicans for Bulgaria holds founding meeting". The Sofia Globe. 2020-09-27. Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  26. ^ "Цветан Цветанов оглави "Републиканци за България", заместник е Павел Вълнев". bnr.bg (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 2020-11-04.
  27. ^ Надя, Панкова; Иван Иванов (19 June 2006). "Цветанов полицая VS Цветанов моряка". Стандарт (in Bulgarian). Retrieved 8 July 2009.
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