Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years
Summary
Bulgarians are voting for the eighth time in five years to elect a new parliament after political instability and protests against corruption. The main candidate is former President Rumen Radev, who resigned to run for prime minister and may bring a left-leaning, pro-Russian government.Key Facts
- Bulgaria has held eight parliamentary elections in five years due to political instability.
- The latest election follows the resignation of a conservative government after large protests demanding an independent judiciary.
- The country has 6.5 million people and has faced weak governments that lasted less than a year.
- Voter turnout has decreased because many citizens distrust politicians and the system.
- Former President Rumen Radev, a 62-year-old ex-air force commander, leads a new center-left coalition called Progressive Bulgaria.
- Radev resigned from his mostly ceremonial role to run for prime minister.
- His supporters hope he will fight corruption, though some back his pro-Russian and Eurosceptic views.
- Bulgaria is a member of the EU, NATO, the eurozone, and the Schengen travel zone but still struggles with political challenges.
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