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Every third Bulgarian is ready to defend democracy, every fifth the homeland: survey
Thursday 6 November 2025 09:53
Thursday, 6 November 2025, 09:53
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Democracy is consistently perceived by a solid majority in Bulgarian society as the best form of governance. Approximately 1.5 million citizens declare their willingness to risk their personal security to protect it, according to a representative study by Alpha Research, commissioned by the Open Society Institute.
58% of respondents believe that democracy is the best form of governance. In 2023, 63% of those surveyed held the same opinion. 28% are of the opposite opinion. Support for democracy is highest in Sofia, 70%. The more educated citizens support democracy to a greater extent.
When asked whether they would agree to temporarily restrict some of the democratic rights and freedoms, 46% answered “no”, 41% would accept restrictions.
One in three adult Bulgarians is willing to risk their personal lives to defend democracy. One in five (about 1 million people) declares readiness to volunteer in the event of war.
Edited by Ivo Ivanov
English publication: R. Petkova
English publication: R. Petkova
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