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Bulgaria ex‑president Rumen Radev wins parliamentary majority

Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, won an absolute majority in parliamentary elections that could end years of political uncertainty.

Published Apr 20, 2026, 7:59 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Bulgarian ex‑president Rumen Radev, an EU critic who has called for renewing ties with Russia, took an absolute majority in parliamentary elections. Near‑complete vote results indicate the victory could spell an end to the country’s half‑decade of political uncertainty.