Left-leaning Bulgarian President Rumen Radev says he is stepping down
Summary
Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev announced that he plans to resign from his position. This decision comes amid ongoing political challenges in the country and speculation that Radev may start a new political party.Key Facts
- President Rumen Radev of Bulgaria announced his intent to resign on a Monday.
- Radev will officially submit his resignation to Bulgaria's Constitutional Court.
- Iliana Yotova, the vice president, will take over as president until the end of the current mandate.
- Radev's resignation is the first by a Bulgarian head of state since the fall of communism.
- Bulgaria is experiencing a political crisis, with repeated elections and failed attempts to form a new government.
- Radev's current term as president was set to end in 2026.
- He has criticized GERB party leader Boyko Borissov and politician Delyan Peevski.
- There is speculation that Radev might form a new political party.
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