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Radev Becomes Bulgaria’s First Single-Party PM Since 1997

5/8/2026

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Rumen Radev became Bulgaria’s first prime minister to head a single-party majority since 1997.
He was sworn in on 8 May 2026 after parliament approved his cabinet.
Progressive Bulgaria won an outright parliamentary majority in the 19 April election, ending years of coalition governments.
Radev campaigned on anger at traditional parties, accusing them of corruption and backroom dealmaking.

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Rumen Radev became Bulgaria’s first prime minister to head a single-party majority since 1997.
He was sworn in on 8 May 2026 after parliament approved his cabinet.
Progressive Bulgaria won an outright parliamentary majority in the 19 April election, ending years of coalition governments.
Radev campaigned on anger at traditional parties, accusing them of corruption and backroom dealmaking.