A N A LY S E DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS POLIT-BAROMETER Year 22 Issue 8 September 1 – October 2 Boris Popivanov Bulgaria has taken an import­ant step towards energy di­versification. The results of the parliamen­tary elections do not bring a lasting solution to the politi­cal crisis. At this stage, an expert cabi­net, supported by GERB and other parties, seems to be the main alternative to more pre-term elections.