Civil Union "Roma"
The Civil Union "Roma" (Graždansko Obedinenie "Roma") is a political party in Bulgaria. It is part of the Coalition for Bulgaria, an alliance led by the Bulgarian Socialist Party.
Civil Union "Roma" Graždansko Obedinenie "Roma" | |
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| Ideology | Roma Minority politics Social democracy |
Names
It was established as a non-political organization under the name Roma Civic Association , established on March 4, 2001 (published in the State Gazette, April 27, 2001). It is headed by lawyer Tom Tomov . Since 2003 it has been the political party Roma (promulgated, SG, 29.07.2003), with registration by its chairman Toma Tomov and its chief secretary by Toma Ivanov.[1]
In 2010 it was rebranded as the political party European Security and Integration.[2]
Activity
The organization joined the Coalition for Bulgaria election campaign in 2001. Its leader Toma Tomov was a member of the Coalition for 2 terms (from Montana and from Vratsa respectively) from 2001 to 2009.
The party signed a coalition agreement to support the nominations of Ivaylo Kalfin and Stefan Danailov in the 2011 presidential election.
Sources
- Roma Civic Association, omda.bg, 05/13/2014
- Roma Leader Toma Tomov Crosses His Party, vsekiden.com, 08/18/2011
