Former president Rumen Radev will win Bulgaria election, exit poll suggests
Summary
An exit poll suggests that Rumen Radev’s center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition is likely to win Bulgaria’s recent parliamentary election with about 39% of the vote. However, Radev will probably need to form a coalition with other parties to govern since his support is not a majority.Key Facts
- Rumen Radev leads the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition.
- The exit poll shows Radev’s coalition with 39.2% support.
- The main opponent, the center-right GERB party, is predicted to get 15.1%.
- Voter turnout was about 43.4%.
- Six parties are expected to pass the 4% vote threshold to enter parliament.
- This election is Bulgaria’s eighth in five years, reflecting ongoing political difficulties.
- The election followed protests against corruption and calls for judicial reform in December.
- Radev resigned as president early in 2024 to run for prime minister.
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