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Bulgaria Faces Eighth Election Amid Vote Manipulation Concerns

4/16/2026

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Bulgaria is set for its eighth election in five years amid concerns about voter manipulation.
Brokers reportedly offer 50 to 100 euros for votes.
Over 1,000 violations and 180 arrests have been reported.
The caretaker government established a unit to oversee the process and a hotline for reporting suspicious activities.
The Anti-Corruption Fund estimates that 10% to 15% of votes are at risk of manipulation.

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Bulgaria is set for its eighth election in five years amid concerns about voter manipulation.
Brokers reportedly offer 50 to 100 euros for votes.
Over 1,000 violations and 180 arrests have been reported.
The caretaker government established a unit to oversee the process and a hotline for reporting suspicious activities.
The Anti-Corruption Fund estimates that 10% to 15% of votes are at risk of manipulation.