The U.S. Embassy in Sofia issued a statement supporting the protests around Bulgaria. They note the right to peaceful protest as a „fundamental democratic value“ and support the demands of the Bulgarians for an independent judiciary.
The right to peacefully assemble is a fundamental democratic value. Demonstrations and protests are a sign of a thriving, vibrant civil society. Peaceful protest has played a key role in the United States’ 244-year-old democracy.
Every nation deserves a judicial system that is non-partisan and accountable to the rule of law. We support the Bulgarian people as you peacefully advocate for increased faith in your democratic system and promote the rule of law in Bulgaria. No one is above the law.
