Elections in Bulgaria: Kremlin-friendly former president is the frontrunner

Bulgaria’s former president, Rumen Radev, has a good chance of becoming the leading political force on Sunday with his left-wing nationalist party, Progressive Bulgaria (PB). A former military officer, Radev is skeptical of NATO, the EU, and support for Ukraine.

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Frank Stier, Stephan Israel

17. April 2026

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Last updated: 17. April 2026