Bulgarian Ex-President Radev's Coalition Wins Parliamentary Elections with Over 44 Percent

The coalition led by former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev dominated Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, with his Progressive Bulgaria movement securing more than 44 percent of the vote. The decisive victory gives Radev's political alliance a commanding position in the Bulgarian parliament. The election results represent a significant shift in Bulgarian politics, as Radev, who served as president from 2017 to 2022, successfully transitioned his political influence into parliamentary power through his progressive coalition.