The elections in Bulgaria in the focus of world media

The elections for the 52nd parliament are a topic for analysis by the world media. AFP, quoted by BGNES, recalls that the leader of the winner party in these elections - "Progressive Bulgaria" and President of Bulgaria (January 2017 - January 2026) Rumen Radev has supported the anti-government protests and called for a break with the "oligarchic model", but at the same time is in favour of resuming dialogue with Moscow, which brings him accusations of being close to Vladimir Putin. AFP also emphasizes that Radev has criticized the sending of weapons to Ukraine and has stated that he shares the positions of Hungary and Slovakia on the subject.

The New York Times summarizes the image more categorically writing that “Mr. Radev gained a reputation for being pro-Russian in his comments and positions during his nine years as president.” Reuters also emphasizes this line and describes Radev as a pro-Russian former president who promises to fight corruption and end a series of weak and short-lived governments. The Russian news agency TASS devoted an editorial to the elections in the country. It states that the Progressive Bulgaria coalition, headed by former President Rumen Radev, is ahead of its rivals but the prospects for stable governance remain unclear.

Editor: Miglena Ivanova