Bulgaria Parliament Reset: Rumen Radev Secures Majority as Voters Turn Toward Russia

Bulgarians fear impoverishment under the "prosperous model” of the state and are betting on restoring relations with Russia. Radev Secures a Parliamentary Majority for His Party In the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria, the party of former president Rumen Radev is in the lead. His coalition "Progressive Bulgaria,” after processing 87.23% of the vote, receives 44.56%. This ensures him a full majority in parliament, approximately 135 seats, and freedom from the need to form a coalition. In second place is the bloc "We Continue the Change” and "Democratic Bulgaria” with 14%. The third position is held by GERB-SDS of former prime minister Boyko Borisov — 13%. These two parties occupy the positions of servants of Brussels.