Bulgaria's Eighth Election: Political Instability and Geopolitical Realignment (legrandcontinent.eu)

• Eighth general election in five years highlights entrenched political deadlock
• Rumen Radev’s coalition poised to challenge current pro-Ukrainian foreign policy
• High uncertainty regarding the formation of a stable governing majority

"Bulgaria faces its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The 'Progressive Bulgaria' coalition, led by former President Rumen Radev, leads polls with 30%, ahead of the GERB-SDS bloc. Radev’s platform, characterized by opposition to military aid for Ukraine and skepticism toward NATO policy, signals a potential shift away from current pro-Western alliances. Analysts remain cautious about the prospect of breaking the country's persistent political deadlock, which has paralyzed legislative progress since 2021."