Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls
Summary
Bulgarians are voting in their eighth parliamentary election in five years. The leading candidate is former president Rumen Radev, who supports closer ties with Russia and promises to fight corruption and bring stability after years of weak governments.Key Facts
- This is Bulgaria’s eighth parliamentary election in five years.
- Rumen Radev, a pro-Russian former president, is the frontrunner in the polls.
- Radev resigned as president in January to run in this election.
- Many Bulgarians want an end to repeated elections and corrupt veteran politicians.
- Bulgaria joined the EU in 2007 and the eurozone in January 2024.
- The cost of living and political instability are major concerns for voters.
- Radev’s party is expected to get around 35% of the vote, but not enough for a majority.
- The main rival parties are GERB, led by ex-PM Boyko Borissov, and the Movement for Rights and Freedoms.
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