Pro-Russian Radev wins Bulgaria's eighth election in five years, exit polls show
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- Category: Europe
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-19 13:19 UTC
- Sources: Deutsche Welle, Politico Europe
Exit polls indicate Rumen Radev's newly created Progressive Bulgaria movement secured around 40 percent of the vote in Bulgaria's parliamentary election, more than double any rival party. The left-leaning, Russia-aligned former president and ex-fighter pilot stepped down from the presidency in January. Politico notes Radev may still need to partner with at least one other party to form a governing majority.