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Bulgaria’s parliament confirmed former president and air-force commander Rumen Radev as prime minister after his Progressive Bulgaria party won an outright majority in the April 19 elections, ending years of unstable coalitions. His government aims to tackle rising prices, pursue judicial reform, enforce budget discipline, and accelerate EU recovery funds, with EU leaders welcoming the new administration.
In Bulgaria’s eighth parliamentary election in five years, former president Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria won about 44.7% of the vote and roughly 130 of 240 seats, securing the prime ministership and a path to a stable government. His foreign policy blends pragmatic ties with Russia and Eurosceptic nuance while committing to cooperate with pro-European factions, leaving Brussels and allies watching how Bulgaria will navigate EU and NATO obligations and regional energy ties.
Exit polls project Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria to win Bulgaria's parliamentary election with about 38.1% of the vote, ahead of GERB on 15.9% and the We Continue the Change-DB coalition on 14.1%. Official results are due later; Radev said he’s willing to work with rivals while noting Bulgaria could still form a minority or coalition government amid post‑election debates over Russia/Ukraine ties.
Exit polls place Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria around 37% in Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years, well ahead of GERB at about 16%. Radev, a former president and air-force chief who pledges anti-corruption reforms, will need coalition partners to govern. He pursues a pragmatic, sometimes pro‑Russian stance toward EU sanctions and Ukraine while highlighting Bulgaria's role in European defence; his government-friendly stance includes ties to private arms production, such as a Rheinmetall VMZ Sopot venture. The result signals a shift away from the traditional parties and a push for stable governance through alliances.
Exit polls and rising turnout show Bulgarians backing change: Progressive Bulgaria, led by former president Rumen Radev, is leading with about 37–38% of the vote, GERB trailing, and We Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria in third, as turnout surpasses 46%. The results suggest a potential anti-corruption majority in Parliament, though post-election coalition negotiations are likely to be lengthy.