Is Bulgaria the new thorn in the EU’s side?
Bulgaria's parliamentary election saw Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition win a significant majority, promising to tackle corruption and pursue a more independent foreign policy within the EU. Radev's victory is expected to bring greater political stability after years of short-lived coalition governments.
Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition won Bulgaria's parliamentary election with nearly 45% of the vote, securing the country's first parliamentary majority in almost 30 years. Radev campaigned on an anti-corruption platform and pledged to pursue a more independent foreign policy within the EU, including dialogue with Russia. The result is expected to end the cycle of short-lived coalition governments that have plagued Bulgaria in recent years. Radev's victory was driven by deep frustration over corruption, concern over rising prices, and pro-Russian sentiment. As prime minister, Radev is likely to maintain a delicate balance between EU membership and relations with Russia. The outcome has raised concerns among some that a Radev-led government could be 'bad news for Ukraine and a significant win for Russia'.
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