Mnogi politički analitičari i posmatrači međutim vjeruju da je glavni razlog za smjenu Traikova njegovo protivljenje zastalom projektu nuklearne elektrane (NPP) Belene, s Rusijom.
Many political analysts and observers, however, believe that the main reason for Traikov's dismissal is his opposition to the stalled Belene nuclear power plant (NPP) project with Russia.