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Bulgaria Cracks Down on Vote-Buying Ahead of Elections

4/13/2026

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Andrey Gurov, Bulgaria's interim prime minister since February, tightens the fight against vote-buying ahead of April 19.
Protests over government corruption toppled the GERB-led coalition.
Authorities have detained over two hundred people in a crackdown on electoral fraud.
Gurov warns that without addressing systemic grievances, Bulgaria risks ongoing political instability.
Despite challenges, Bulgaria remains a reliable partner in Western alliances and pursues defense capabilities.

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Andrey Gurov, Bulgaria's interim prime minister since February, tightens the fight against vote-buying ahead of April 19.
Protests over government corruption toppled the GERB-led coalition.
Authorities have detained over two hundred people in a crackdown on electoral fraud.
Gurov warns that without addressing systemic grievances, Bulgaria risks ongoing political instability.
Despite challenges, Bulgaria remains a reliable partner in Western alliances and pursues defense capabilities.