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Radev's Party Wins Majority, Vows to Curb Oligarchs

4/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party won 135 seats, securing a majority in the 240-seat parliament.
The win gives the new party a majority that reshapes Bulgaria’s coalition-dependent politics.
Radev pledged to curb Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski’s influence, opposing EU sanctions on Ukraine.
He is unlikely to veto EU aid to Kyiv, yet needs the We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria alliance to secure a majority for judicial reforms.

History

Historical Context

Bulgaria's parliamentary elections on November 14, 2021, marked the third election of the year, reflecting a fragmented political landscape. The ruling GERB party, led by Boyko Borisov, secured only 75 seats, while Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria coalition gained 135 seats. This shift indicated a public demand for reform and accountability, particularly against corruption, influencing Bulgaria's future governance and EU relations.

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Story summary

Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party won 135 seats, securing a majority in the 240-seat parliament.
The win gives the new party a majority that reshapes Bulgaria’s coalition-dependent politics.
Radev pledged to curb Boyko Borissov and Delyan Peevski’s influence, opposing EU sanctions on Ukraine.
He is unlikely to veto EU aid to Kyiv, yet needs the We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria alliance to secure a majority for judicial reforms.

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