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Former President Radev Launches Progressive Bulgaria Alliance for Elections

3/2/2026

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Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has registered the Progressive Bulgaria alliance to contest the parliamentary election on April 19.
Radev resigned early after influencing the government during a crisis that culminated in its December 11 resignation.
Progressive Bulgaria unites the left-leaning Our People Movement, Social Democratic Party, and Socialdemocrats.
The country has struggled to form stable coalitions in its fragmented parliament since 2021, even after joining the euro zone.

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Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has registered the Progressive Bulgaria alliance to contest the parliamentary election on April 19.
Radev resigned early after influencing the government during a crisis that culminated in its December 11 resignation.
Progressive Bulgaria unites the left-leaning Our People Movement, Social Democratic Party, and Socialdemocrats.
The country has struggled to form stable coalitions in its fragmented parliament since 2021, even after joining the euro zone.