Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov has publicly denounced a deal with Turkish company Botash as the most significant failure in Bulgaria’s recent history. Speaking at a GERB party training event in Shumen, Borissov stated he believes the agreement was fundamentally flawed and unlikely to succeed. He indicated even if implemented, the deal would be detrimental. Details regarding the specifics of the Botash contract and its potential negative impacts were not fully elaborated upon during his statement. Borissov’s comments signal a strong condemnation of the agreement and a potential shift in position regarding energy policy. The announcement was made during a regional training session for members of his GERB party.