I find it a natural continuation of my career. For me, this is a cause, said the former Minister of Justice Anton Stankov in the program "Face to Face" on BTV in connection with his nomination for Ombudsman.
For me, the protection of human rights has always been in my sphere of attention. For me, this is a position that is a challenge. I would be happy to do this work, I just want to be useful, said Stankov.
Asked why he is running for the position, since he believes that the choice is a foregone conclusion, he pointed out: "There should be a competition, it cannot be like the election of the Prosecutor General with only one candidate. Let's see what happens".
The legal powers of the Ombudsman are very clearly spelled out – protection of human rights. The Ombudsman must monitor how the state treats citizens. The most important thing is to protect people who are in an unequal position - children, children with disabilities, people with disabilities - they will be taken care of with the greatest attention by the Ombudsman, noted Anton Stankov.
The state should be at the service of the citizen, not hinder him. I would not prioritize any problem - all problems are important, each person has their own problems, rights simply need to be protected, regardless of their aspect, he added.
The candidate for Ombudsman also commented on the topic of whether he would accept being an acting Prime Minister if it came to the procedure for selecting one from the so-called. home book.
I sincerely hope that the issue does not reach the Ombudsman, that the regular government works as it should. Would I be able to handle it? Absolutely yes, but it is a matter of position in the current political situation whether I would accept it. It depends a lot. This is a very heavy political responsibility, it must be assessed specifically. Otherwise, I have 4 years of experience in the executive branch. I know where the toilet of the Council of Ministers is, so..., Stankov also said.