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Politico EU • April 20, 2026 12:19

Von der Leyen, Costa congratulate Russia-aligned Radev on Bulgaria election win

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Senior Brussels figures say they are looking forward to working with the new prime minister.

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Wed 17:00 - SRF International

Elections after Gen Z protests – Bulgaria wants a fresh start

Wed 17:00 - SRF Wirtschaft

Elections after Gen Z protests – Bulgaria wants a fresh start

Thu 04:00 - Euronews

Seeking rest and relaxation? Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Thu 15:00 - Euronews

Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections

Fri 07:31 - DW All

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Fri 07:31 - DW Top

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Fri 07:31 - DW World

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Fri 07:31 - DW

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Fri 07:46 - Euronews

Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government?

Fri 10:24 - Euronews

After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?

Fri 12:56 - Al Jazeera English

Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

Sat 04:00 - Financial Times

Putin’s ‘Trojan horse’ ahead in Bulgarian election

Sun 01:21 - France 24

Bulgaria heads to the polls in eighth general election in five years

Sun 03:21 - Tagesschau

Bulgaria is voting - for the eighth time in five years

Sun 04:00 - Le Monde

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria: corruption and links with Russia at the heart of the campaign

Sun 04:01 - NYT Europe

What to Know About the Bulgarian Election

Sun 05:35 - Al Jazeera English

Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years

Sun 06:08 - La Libre (BE)

Rumen Radev, the Mr. Clean who wants to reconnect with Moscow, favorite to become the next Bulgarian Prime Minister

Sun 06:16 - n-tv Politik

New elections again: Bulgaria's former head of state Radev is fighting for victory

Sun 06:35 - DW

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Sun 06:35 - DW All

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Sun 06:35 - DW Top

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Sun 06:35 - DW World

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Sun 07:02 - Handelsblatt Politik

Parliamentary elections: Former head of state Radev fights for victory in Bulgaria

Sun 07:09 - ANSA Main

Elections begin in Bulgaria, with former president Radev's centre-left favored

Sun 09:45 - The Guardian

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls

Sun 10:59 - Euronews

Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Sun 16:09 - El Mundo (ES)

Radev wins in Bulgaria, according to the first exit polls

Sun 17:06 - Politico EU

Russia-aligned Rumen Radev wins landslide in Bulgaria

Sun 17:19 - DW

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Sun 17:19 - DW All

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Sun 17:19 - DW World

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Sun 17:19 - DW Top

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Sun 17:39 - Handelsblatt Politik

New election in Bulgaria: Russia-friendly ex-president is ahead, according to election forecasts

Sun 18:05 - Euronews

Rumen Radev wins in Bulgaria, says Europe is 'a victim of its ambition to act as a moral leader.'

Sun 19:49 - Tagesschau

Forecast: Former President Radev's alliance ahead in Bulgarian election

Sun 19:57 - Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

Bulgaria: Projection: Former President Radev's party wins election

Sun 20:02 - n-tv Politik

Triumph for Rumen Radev: Russia-friendly PB electoral alliance wins in Bulgaria

Sun 20:47 - Al Jazeera English

Bulgaria election: Ex-President Radev’s party leads in early results

Sun 20:53 - NYT Europe

Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev

Sun 21:37 - Financial Times

Pro-Russia ex-president claims victory in Bulgaria’s elections

Sun 22:25 - France 24

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead

Mon 03:06 - Die Welt

Overwhelming majority for Russia-friendly former President Radev in Bulgarian election

Mon 03:46 - Tagesschau

Former President Radev is the clear election winner in Bulgaria

Mon 04:05 - SRF International

Bulgarian parliamentary election – Who is the winner Rumen Radev?

Mon 04:05 - SRF Wirtschaft

Bulgarian parliamentary election – Who is the winner Rumen Radev?

Mon 04:16 - Die Welt

Overwhelming majority for Russia-friendly former President Radev in Bulgarian election

Mon 04:39 - SRF International

Parliamentary election – Bulgaria: Ex-President Radev ahead according to forecasts

Mon 04:50 - BBC Europe

Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Mon 05:00 - Financial Times

Why Moscow-friendly Radev is unlikely to become Bulgaria’s Orbán

Mon 05:13 - n-tv Politik

Radev becomes new head of government: Russia-friendly party clearly the strongest force in the Bulgarian election

Mon 05:16 - Handelsblatt Politik

New election: Russia-friendly ex-president leads the election in Bulgaria

Mon 05:51 - Euronews

Europe Today: Russia-friendly Radev wins in Bulgaria as Orbán hints at lifting EU Ukraine loan veto

Mon 07:09 - Euronews

Bulgaria's Radev 'pro-EU on surface' but a 'practical Trojan horse for Kremlin', says expert

Mon 07:30 - DW

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Mon 07:30 - DW All

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Mon 07:30 - DW Top

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Mon 07:30 - DW World

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Mon 07:39 - France 24

'Unprecedented since 1999': Radev secures absolute majority with reformist and eurosceptic coalition

Mon 07:46 - France 24

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election

Mon 07:52 - SRF International

Parliamentary election – Bulgaria: Ex-President Radev is ahead

Mon 08:23 - DN (SE)

The election winner in Bulgaria tones down the pro-Russian rhetoric

Mon 09:16 - DW

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Mon 09:16 - DW All

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Mon 09:16 - DW Top

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Mon 09:16 - DW World

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Mon 09:16 - DW

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Mon 09:16 - DW World

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Mon 09:16 - DW Top

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Mon 09:16 - DW All

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Mon 09:19 - France 24

Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election

Mon 09:20 - France 24

Bulgaria Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Mon 10:15 - France 24

Rumen Radev, pro-Russia ex-pilot who wants to give Bulgaria wings

Mon 10:22 - Die Welt

In Bulgaria, a friend of Russia wins – Europe's fear of a new Orbán

Mon 10:42 - The Guardian

Kremlin ‘impressed’ with Bulgarian election winner Radev’s call for pragmatic dialogue with Moscow – Europe live

Mon 10:53 - DW All

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Mon 10:53 - DW Top

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Mon 10:53 - DW

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Mon 10:53 - DW World

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Mon 11:17 - NRK (NO)

EU chief congratulates election winner in Bulgaria

Mon 11:20 - Euronews

Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM?

Mon 12:19 - Politico EU

Von der Leyen, Costa congratulate Russia-aligned Radev on Bulgaria election win

Mon 12:40 - SRF International

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria – change of power in Sofia – and Brussels’ fear of a new “Orban”

Mon 12:40 - SRF Wirtschaft

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria – change of power in Sofia – and Brussels’ fear of a new “Orban”

Mon 13:13 - Tagesschau

Radev wins election in Bulgaria - EU hopes for good cooperation

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ANSA Main

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07:09

Elections begin in Bulgaria, with former president Radev's centre-left favored

I seggi elettorali nel Paese balcanico chiuderanno alle 16 italiane

Al Jazeera English

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20:47

Bulgaria election: Ex-President Radev’s party leads in early results

Rumen Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party takes strong lead in parliamentary election.

05:35

Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years

Bulgaria votes to elect a new parliament after mass protests brought down the previous government in December.

12:56

Bulgaria elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake?

Bulgaria has held seven national elections in the past four years because of political and social divisions.

BBC Europe

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04:50

Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election

Early results put his Progressive Bulgaria on 45%, well ahead of the liberal PP-DB coalition, which stood at 15%.

DN (SE)

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08:23

The election winner in Bulgaria tones down the pro-Russian rhetoric

Proryska uttalanden var en av faktorerna bakom jordskredssegern för Rumen Radev i Bulgariens val. Men bedömare tror inte att den före detta stridspiloten blir ”en ny Orbán” som för Putins …

DW

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10:53

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Preliminary results show that former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's general election with a clear majority and the biggest result for a single party since 1997. Will Bulgaria finally …

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria, is on course to win Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years. But Radev's pro-Moscow tilt puts pressure on Brussels.

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five years. Both Russia and the EU have already sent their …

07:30

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

17:19

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

06:35

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under former President Radev is seen …

07:31

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, …

DW All

7 articles

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10:53

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Preliminary results show that former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's general election with a clear majority and the biggest result for a single party since 1997. Will Bulgaria finally …

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria, is on course to win Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years. But Radev's pro-Moscow tilt puts pressure on Brussels.

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five years. Both Russia and the EU have already sent their …

07:30

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

17:19

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

06:35

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under former President Radev is seen …

07:31

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, …

DW Top

7 articles

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10:53

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Preliminary results show that former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's general election with a clear majority and the biggest result for a single party since 1997. Will Bulgaria finally …

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria, is on course to win Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years. But Radev's pro-Moscow tilt puts pressure on Brussels.

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five years. Both Russia and the EU have already sent their …

07:30

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

17:19

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

06:35

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under former President Radev is seen …

07:31

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, …

DW World

7 articles

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10:53

Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big

Preliminary results show that former President Rumen Radev has won Bulgaria's general election with a clear majority and the biggest result for a single party since 1997. Will Bulgaria finally …

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev on course to win election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria, is on course to win Bulgaria's eighth general election in five years. But Radev's pro-Moscow tilt puts pressure on Brussels.

09:16

Bulgaria: Pro-Russia Rumen Radev wins ‌election

Rumen Radev's new center-left party, Progressive Bulgaria has won an absolute majority in the country's eighth general election in five years. Both Russia and the EU have already sent their …

07:30

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev takes lead in early vote count

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

17:19

Bulgaria: Pro-Russian Radev leading after parliamentary vote, exit polls show

Exit polls put Rumen Radev's new, left-leaning, pro-Russian party far ahead following Bulgaria's eighth election in five years. Radev, a former fighter pilot, stepped down as Bulgaria's president in January.

06:35

Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election

Bulgarian voters are going to the polls for the eighth time in five years amid a long-running political crisis. A new left-leaning, pro-Russian party under former President Radev is seen …

07:31

Will Bulgaria's election change the country's course?

Bulgarians will vote in their eighth parliamentary election in five years on April 19. Former President Rumen Radev is projected to win. Radev, who has a record of pro-Russian stances, …

Die Welt

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10:22

In Bulgaria, a friend of Russia wins – Europe's fear of a new Orbán

Deutlicher als erwartet hat Rumen Radew die Wahlen in Bulgarien gewonnen. Bislang fiel er mit Kritik an Ukraine-Hilfen auf. Das Nato-Land ist strategisch extrem wichtig für Europa. Welchen Kurs der …

04:16

Overwhelming majority for Russia-friendly former President Radev in Bulgarian election

Bei der vorgezogenen Parlamentswahl in Bulgarien zeichnet sich nach Hochrechnungen eine überwältigende Mehrheit für die Wahlallianz von Ex-Staatschef Rumen Radew ab.

03:06

Overwhelming majority for Russia-friendly former President Radev in Bulgarian election

Bulgarien wählt zum achten Mal innerhalb von fünf Jahren ein neues Parlament. Das Bündnis von Ex-Präsident Rumen Radew liegt laut Prognosen deutlich in Führung. Er steht für einen russlandfreundlicheren Kurs …

El Mundo (ES)

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16:09

Radev wins in Bulgaria, according to the first exit polls

Las primeras proyecciones le atribuyen al ex presidente en torno al 32% del voto Leer

Euronews

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11:20

Who is Rumen Radev, the former fighter pilot on course to be Bulgaria's next PM?

Bulgaria's former president hailed a "victory of hope" after his Progressive Bulgaria coalition topped the polls in Sunday’s election, the eighth such parliamentary vote in five years.

07:09

Bulgaria's Radev 'pro-EU on surface' but a 'practical Trojan horse for Kremlin', says expert

The winner of the Bulgarian parliamentary elections, Rumen Radev, won't be "openly anti-EU", analyst Martin Vladimirov tells Europe Today. But he caveats that this is "a major win for the …

05:51

Europe Today: Russia-friendly Radev wins in Bulgaria as Orbán hints at lifting EU Ukraine loan veto

Tune in to Europe Today, Euronews' flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the …

18:05

Rumen Radev wins in Bulgaria, says Europe is 'a victim of its ambition to act as a moral leader.'

'Europe has, in many ways, become a victim of its ambition to act as a moral leader in a world without clear rules', says Rumen Radev after winning the parliamentary …

10:59

Bulgaria votes in eighth election in five years

Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday in their eighth election in five years, with former president Rumen Radev's anti-corruption bloc leading in polls.

10:24

After Hungary, will the Budapest effect spread to Bulgaria as the country prepares to vote Sunday?

Polling suggests former President Rumen Radev’s new outfit Progressive Bulgaria could secure first place. His rise has fueled comparisons to Hungary and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Yet the parallel cuts …

07:46

Watch: Sunday elections — Bulgaria's fight for stable government?

Bulgaria heads to the polls this Sunday for its eighth parliamentary election in five years. The country is the poorest in the EU according to GDP per capita, and the …

15:00

Bulgaria prepares for disinformation ahead of snap elections

Disinformation researchers warn that Bulgaria has "one of the most permissive information environments" for non-democratic malign manipulation within Europe.

04:00

Seeking rest and relaxation? Bulgaria taps into the wellness trend as spa tourism rises 15%

Bulgaria is positioning itself as a spa destination, with a year-round tourism strategy also focused on health, food, mountain, pilgrimage and luxury travel.

Financial Times

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05:00

Why Moscow-friendly Radev is unlikely to become Bulgaria’s Orbán

Also in this newsletter: EU fraud watchdog warns of surge in AI-driven complaints

21:37

Pro-Russia ex-president claims victory in Bulgaria’s elections

Rumen Radev’s projected majority could turn the EU member state’s parliament away from the West

04:00

Putin’s ‘Trojan horse’ ahead in Bulgarian election

Russia-friendly ex-president Rumen Radev projected to win parliamentary vote on Sunday in race to become PM

France 24

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10:15

Rumen Radev, pro-Russia ex-pilot who wants to give Bulgaria wings

Former fighter pilot Rumen Radev has vowed to lead Bulgaria out of a chronic political crisis, with his grouping winning Sunday's general election – the eighth in five years. The …

09:20

Bulgaria Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins parliamentary majority

Bulgarian ex-president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, took an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could spell an end to the country's …

09:19

Bulgaria's former President Radev takes strong lead in election

Progressive ⁠Bulgaria, the party of Bulgaria's pro-Russian former President Rumen Radev was leading in Sunday's ‌parliamentary ⁠election with 44.59% ‌of votes, after 32% of ⁠votes were counted, official results showed. …

07:46

Bulgaria's Kremlin-friendly former president Radev wins parliamentary election

Bulgaria's former president and pro-Russian candidate Rumen Radev on Monday won a parliamentary majority in the country's elections according to near-complete results. Radev – an EU critic who has called …

07:39

'Unprecedented since 1999': Radev secures absolute majority with reformist and eurosceptic coalition

Following the victory of Rumen Radev in Bulgaria's general election, Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr. Petia Gueorguieva, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the New Bulgarian …

22:25

Bulgaria's pro-Russian former president takes strong lead

Bulgaria’s ex-president Rumen Radev is on course to win a parliamentary election, according to exit polls, but may fall short of a governing majority. His Progressive Bulgaria coalition leads with, …

01:21

Bulgaria heads to the polls in eighth general election in five years

Voters in Bulgaria headed to the polls Sunday for an eighth general election in five years, with ex-president Rumen Radev tipped to win on anti-corruption pledges. The election comes after …

Handelsblatt Politik

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05:16

New election: Russia-friendly ex-president leads the election in Bulgaria

Bei den achten Parlamentswahlen in sechs Jahren könnte Rumen Radew die prowestliche Regierung ablösen. Er verspricht, Korruption zu bekämpfen, könnte für die EU aber zum Problem werden.

17:39

New election in Bulgaria: Russia-friendly ex-president is ahead, according to election forecasts

Bei den achten Parlamentswahlen in sechs Jahren könnte Rumen Radew die prowestliche Regierung ablösen. Er verspricht, Korruption zu bekämpfen, könnte für die EU aber zum Problem werden.

07:02

Parliamentary elections: Former head of state Radev fights for victory in Bulgaria

Am Sonntag wird in Bulgarien zum achten Mal in sechs Jahren ein neues Parlament gewählt. Rumen Radew könnte die Wahl gewinnen und die Außenpolitik des Landes zugunsten Moskaus anpassen.

La Libre (BE)

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06:08

Rumen Radev, the Mr. Clean who wants to reconnect with Moscow, favorite to become the next Bulgarian Prime Minister

L’ancien président a démissionné en janvier pour être candidat aux législatives, à la tête de la toute neuve coalition “Bulgarie progressiste” ...

Le Monde

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04:00

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria: corruption and links with Russia at the heart of the campaign

En tête dans les sondages, l’ancien président Roumen Radev, qui entretient des ambiguïtés sur la Russie, s’est fait remarquer pour ses positions anticorruption et promet d’« en finir avec l’oligarchie …

NRK (NO)

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11:17

EU chief congratulates election winner in Bulgaria

President for Europakommisjonen, Ursula von der Leyen, gratulerer Rumen Radev med valgseier i Bulgaria. Det skriver von der Leyen i et innlegg på X. – Bulgaria er et stolt medlem …

NYT Europe

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20:53

Bulgarian Voters Back New Political Coalition Led by Radev

With its citizens yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans, Bulgaria held its eighth election in five years.

04:01

What to Know About the Bulgarian Election

The Black Sea country is holding its eighth election in five years, with Bulgarians yearning for the kind of prosperous life enjoyed by other Europeans.

Politico EU

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17:06

Russia-aligned Rumen Radev wins landslide in Bulgaria

Radev crushed traditional parties that he accused of being key enablers of a mafia state.

SRF International

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12:40

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria – change of power in Sofia – and Brussels’ fear of a new “Orban”

Ex-Präsident Rumen Radew könnte Bulgariens Pattsituation beenden. Doch seine prorussischen Töne alarmieren Brüssel.

07:52

Parliamentary election – Bulgaria: Ex-President Radev is ahead

Das Bündnis Progressives Bulgarien (PB) liegt bei 44.7 Prozent. Zwei Drittel der Stimmen wurden bislang ausgezählt.

04:39

Parliamentary election – Bulgaria: Ex-President Radev ahead according to forecasts

Wie aus Wählerbefragungen hervorgeht, könnte Radews Bündnis PB auf knapp 39 Prozent der Stimmen kommen.

04:05

Bulgarian parliamentary election – Who is the winner Rumen Radev?

Radews neue Koalition gewinnt die Wahl in Bulgarien. Der langjährige Staatspräsident verspricht politische Stabilität.

17:00

Elections after Gen Z protests – Bulgaria wants a fresh start

Am Sonntag kommt es in Bulgarien zu Neuwahlen. Vor allem die junge Generation hofft nun auf einen Wandel.

SRF Wirtschaft

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12:40

Parliamentary elections in Bulgaria – change of power in Sofia – and Brussels’ fear of a new “Orban”

Ex-Präsident Rumen Radew könnte Bulgariens Pattsituation beenden. Doch seine prorussischen Töne alarmieren Brüssel.

04:05

Bulgarian parliamentary election – Who is the winner Rumen Radev?

Radews neue Koalition gewinnt die Wahl in Bulgarien. Der langjährige Staatspräsident verspricht politische Stabilität.

17:00

Elections after Gen Z protests – Bulgaria wants a fresh start

Am Sonntag kommt es in Bulgarien zu Neuwahlen. Vor allem die junge Generation hofft nun auf einen Wandel.

Süddeutsche Zeitung Politik

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19:57

Bulgaria: Projection: Former President Radev's party wins election

Das Bündnis des als russlandfreundlich geltenden Ex-Präsidenten hat laut einer Hochrechnung die absolute Mehrheit bei der Parlamentswahl in Bulgarien gewonnen. Etablierte Parteien bleiben weit zurück.

Tagesschau

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13:13

Radev wins election in Bulgaria - EU hopes for good cooperation

Nach der Wahl in Bulgarien zeigt sich die EU erfreut über den Sieg von Ex-Staatschef Radew und dessen Mitte-links-Bündnis - man hofft auf eine gute Zusammenarbeit. Aber auch aus Russland …

03:46

Former President Radev is the clear election winner in Bulgaria

Das Mitte-Links-Bündnis von Ex-Staatschef Radev kann bei der vorgezogenen Wahl in Bulgarien laut Hochrechnungen mit bis zu 45 Prozent der Stimmen rechnen. Reicht es für ihn sogar zu einer Alleinregierung? …

19:49

Forecast: Former President Radev's alliance ahead in Bulgarian election

In Bulgarien könnte demnächst der ehemalige Präsident Radev an die Spitze der Regierung rücken: Sein Bündnis liegt laut Prognosen bei der Parlamentswahl vorn. Der Ex-General hatte im Wahlkampf für bessere …

03:21

Bulgaria is voting - for the eighth time in five years

Die Bulgaren wählen heute ein neues Parlament - zum achten Mal in fünf Jahren. Als Favorit gilt Ex-Präsident Radev, dem Kritiker zu große Russland-Nähe vorwerfen. Gelingt es, das jahrelange Patt …

The Guardian

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10:42

Kremlin ‘impressed’ with Bulgarian election winner Radev’s call for pragmatic dialogue with Moscow – Europe live

Eurosceptic – heading a left-leaning, pro-Russia coalition – to take power following eighth election in five yearsThe commission also got asked about the Italian proposals for a “wild west-style bounties” …

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Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls

Eighth election in five years follows government collapse in December, with stability and cost of living among key issuesBulgarians are voting in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with …

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Radev becomes new head of government: Russia-friendly party clearly the strongest force in the Bulgarian election

Bulgarien wählt - bereits zum achten Mal binnen fünf Jahren. Diesmal liegt das Bündnis Progressives Bulgarien klar vorn und kann auf eine absolute Mehrheit hoffen. Die Partei um Ex-Präsident Radew …

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Triumph for Rumen Radev: Russia-friendly PB electoral alliance wins in Bulgaria

Prognosen zufolge lässt die Wahlallianz von Ex-Staatschef Radew die Konkurrenz bei der bulgarischen Parlamentswahl weit hinter sich. Es könnte sogar für die absolute Mehrheit reichen. Russische Zeitungen sprechen von einem …

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New elections again: Bulgaria's former head of state Radev is fighting for victory

In Bulgarien folgt seit Jahren eine Wahl auf die andere. Die Abwahl von Victor Orban in Ungarn dürfte jetzt auch die Bulgaren zum Urnengang motivieren. Eine Koalition des Ex-Präsidenten gilt …