Friday
26 february 2010
21:10
Tarasiuk: Yushchenko horse-trading for premier’s post
There is no majority among NUNS lawmakers to approve a coalition with Regions, and chances are slim it will appear any time soon, Rukh leader Borys Tarasiuk told UNIAN Feb. 26.Simultaneously, Tarasiuk added that all depends on the level of political corruption on the part of pro-Yushchenko NUNS factions and on the amounts in bribes Regions are prepared to pay.
Our Ukraine, Ukraine’s People’s party, and For Ukraine are openly bargaining with the Regions about joining a coalition. In doing so, they hypocritically rant about the need to defend the Ukrainian values, Tarasiuk lamented.
Tarasiuk stressed that pro-Yushchenko parties are trying to wrest the post of a premier from the Regions - instead of strengthening the existing coalition for which they got a mandate from their voters.
Pro-Yushchenko parties in the NUNS bloc name Arseny Yatseniuk and Viktor Yushchenko for premier, which amply shows that these politicians were spoiler candidates in the presidential election backed by Yanukovych, Tarasiuk concluded.
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Traitors don't get any lower than Borys Tarasiuk. This guy was a former Ukrainian patriot who sold his soul to Tymoshenko and bet the ranch on her victory. Now that she lost, he's been exposed for what he is. A whining, jealous little scumbag.
NUNS should be bargaining hard to get as many posts as possible in a new coalition. I still think Yekhanurov is the most likely PM.
Our Ukraine have proven time and time again that they are not a reliable coalition partner. They do not support democratic values or concerned about Ukraine or stability of government. They are just a vote for hire, political prostitutes.
Article 83 requires the formation of a governing coalition made up of factions (not individuals) that represent a majority of the parliament.
This means that a new governing coalition can only be formed with the consent and agreement of either Bloc Tymoshenko or "Our Ukraine-Peoples Self Defence (NUNS)"
A vote of no confidence can be passed by a simple majority of individual MP's. If the parliament votes no confidence in the government then it will trigger afresh election within 30 days of a new coalition can not be formed. Fresh elections will most likely result in the demise of Our Ukraine and bloc Kytv with who would seriously run the risk of falling below the 3% representation threshold and the communist party also would lose support this reducing the level of their representation.
Based on the first round Presidential vote Sergei Tigipko would hold the balance of power and would be in a position to form a coalition with Party of Regions leveling all other players out in the cold. This, along with concerns about voters fatigue is a strong incentive for all current players to not want to face a new election and could force them to decide which way to go.
If Our Ukraine do opt to support a new governing coalition then it will come at a cost m, they would need to be prepared to compromise something Our Ukraine are not known to be good at. They would also lose public support, something that Yulia Tymoshenko will be able to play on.
Both Tymoshenko and Party of regions are in a position to force fresh elections in October.by resigning their mandate before the September Parliamentary session. WIth public support for Our Ukraine under pressure Tymoshenko will increase her support at the expense of Our Ukraine should they form an alliance with Party of Regions.
With party of Regions holding the Presidential trump card all this has the potential of further political unrest and instability.
There are only two real options facing Ukraine.
1. The formation of a coalition between Bloc Tymoshenko and Party of Regions. (Unlikely but possible in order to meet specific objectives including constitutional reform)
2., or fresh parliamentary elections in May or October. In which case the tigipko factor will determine the outcome Either way Our Ukraine loses.
The best option is option one. It should be predicted on the noon of introducing constitutional reform and supporting Ukraine becoming a Parliamentary democracy and reducing the power of the President. The head of state should in future be elected by the parliament.
Much of this was on the discussion table prior to the Presidential circus parade . It needs to resurrected. Now that Yushchenko has lost office things should improve.
Problem is Yanukovych now holds power and he will not want to relinquish any power even of it is in Ukraine's best interest to do so.