Former President Radev's political force is leading the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. His party receives more than 38% votes, significantly outpacing its opponents. Numerous violations were recorded during the elections.
Leadership of Progressive Bulgaria«
According to exit polls, the political party «Progressive Bulgaria», led by Rumen Radev, received over 38% votes. This allows it to become the main political force in the new parliament.
The main competitor, the GERB party, gained only 15%. Thus, the gap between the parties is significant, which may affect the formation of the country's future government.
Reaction to the election results
As of the evening of 19 April, there were no official statements from the leaders of political forces. However, the following are exit poll results may become an important factor for further political negotiations and coalition processes in Bulgaria.
Public attention is focused on the further actions of the Progressive Bulgaria party and its rival GERB in the context of possible government formation.
Violations during voting
During the election process, law enforcement received 328 signals of violations of electoral legislation. Twenty-six criminal proceedings have been initiated over these facts.
Details of the nature of the violations have not yet been disclosed. The investigation is ongoing and the police continue to verify the information.
Election context
The 2026 elections in Bulgaria are taking place against a backdrop of high political activity and public attention to the country's foreign policy. Voters are increasingly interested in the position of political forces on relations with Russia.
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