Bulgaria: Interior Ministry Reports Surge in Election Crime Signals Ahead of April Snap-Vote

Interior Minister Emil Dechev has reported a sharp rise in signals related to alleged election crimes compared to the parliamentary vote held in October 2024. Speaking to journalists, he said the number of reports is several hundred percent higher, describing it as an indicator of increased public confidence in the Interior Ministry’s current leadership. Dechev stated that investigations have uncovered various forms of suspected vote-buying schemes, including lists of names and, in some cases, identity documents belonging to citizens....