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Media Review: August 3

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OVERVIEW Monday’s media coverage focuses on the upcoming October 25 presidential election, with attention centred on possible candidates, divisions on the right and the shortened campaign period. Economic coverage highlights EU funding, planned changes to the pension and minimum-wage systems, while reports from the Black Sea coast point to weak tourist demand, falling accommodation prices and problems affecting the seaside environment. PRESIDENTIAL RACE Telegraph writes that the right-wing parties remain far from agreeing on a common candidate for the presidential election. Democratic Bulgaria (DB) MP Ivaylo Mirchev ruled out a joint DB-GERB nomination and says the candidate should probably be put forward by an initiative committee. The daily cites GERB leader Boyko Borissov who said GERB has potential candidates capable of reaching and winning the second round, but added that the party wants broader unity on important issues rather than a party-based arrangement. According to Borissov

First report: GERB Leader Borissov: GERB to Discuss Presidential Election in September — bta.bg, 9d