‘A New Orban’? Bulgarian Ex-President Eyes Big General Election Win
The Progressive Bulgaria party of former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev is poised to win big in the EU member state’s eighth general election since 2021, stirring fears of a tilt…
Bulgaria’s Next Election Already Reshaping the Political Landscape
The newly-formed party of former President Rumen Radev looks set to win next month’s elections even though it has no manifesto yet - while other parties are jostling for position…
Bulgaria Schedules April Election as Interim Cabinet Assumes Power
Interim government led by Andrey Gyurov takes office ahead of April elections, with polls predicting a strong showing by former President Rumen Radev’s as-yet-unnamed new party. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight
Quitting as President, Radev Promises to ‘Rescue’ Bulgaria. Will it Work?
Having resigned the presidency a year early, Rumen Radev is widely expected to form his own party to contest parliamentary elections in the spring. But what are his chances? KAYNAK:…
Bulgaria in 2026: New Money, Old Political Problems
Bulgarians are bracing for the eight parliamentary election since 2021 and a vote for a new president, amid warnings that Gen Z anger is at boiling point. KAYNAK: Balkan Insight