Bulgaria's Pro-Russia Party Secures Parliamentary Majority
Summary
Bulgaria's Progressive Bulgaria party led by former President Rumen Radev has achieved an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections, ending years of political instability.
Key Points
- Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev's party secured an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections.
- This is the first absolute parliamentary majority in Bulgaria since 1997.
- Bulgaria has experienced eight elections since 2021 due to political instability and anti-corruption protests.
- The Kremlin praised Radev's pro-Russia stance while the European Commission reaffirmed Bulgaria's role in the EU.
