Bulgaria is holding its eighth parliamentary election in five years following mass anti-corruption protests that collapsed the previous conservative-led government in December. The vote is closely watched for potential shifts in foreign policy and governance.
Former president Rumen Radev, leader of the newly formed Progressive Bulgaria, is positioned as a key contender after aligning with anti-corruption movements and criticising oligarchic influence.
- Protests in 2025 drew hundreds of thousands demanding judicial reform
- Radev has called for renewed ties with Russia and criticised Ukraine military aid
- Polls suggest Progressive Bulgaria could secure around 35% support
- Political instability has persisted since 2021 with short-lived governments
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