Bulgarian Political Shift: Rumen Radev's Party Leads Election Forecast (balkaninsight.com)

• Radev's party poised for significant electoral gains.
• Increased risk of 'Orbán-style' governance in Sofia.
• Potential threat to EU-NATO regional unity.

"Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev’s 'Progressive Bulgaria' party is leading polls ahead of the country's eighth general election since 2021. Political observers suggest Radev may adopt a governance style mirroring Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán, prioritizing national sovereignty over established EU consensus. This pivot raises concerns regarding Bulgaria's alignment with NATO and EU stances on Russia, potentially impacting the bloc's geopolitical cohesion in the Balkans."