Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election
Summary
Bulgaria's former President Rumen Radev's political party is leading the country's recent parliamentary election with about 44.6% of the votes counted so far. Radev, known for his pro-Russian views and opposition to military support for Ukraine, resigned from the presidency in January to run in this election after protests ousted the previous government.Key Facts
- Rumen Radev is Bulgaria's former President and a former fighter pilot.
- His political party, Progressive Bulgaria, supports pro-Russian policies.
- The party received 44.59% of the vote as 32% of ballots were counted.
- Radev is eurosceptic, meaning he questions the benefits of the European Union.
- He opposes Bulgaria giving military help to Ukraine in the conflict with Russia.
- Radev stepped down from the presidency in January 2026.
- The election followed mass protests that removed the former government in December 2025.
- The election results could give Radev's coalition an absolute majority in parliament.
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