Bulgaria’s parliament confirms Russia-aligned Radev as prime minister
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Key Points:
- Former Bulgarian President Rumen Radev was sworn in as prime minister after his Progressive Bulgaria party won a landslide victory, securing the first outright parliamentary majority since 1997.
- The election victory ends years of political instability and repeated elections in Bulgaria, replacing the fractured coalitions with a strong single-party government.
- Radev campaigned on anti-corruption and reform, blaming traditional parties for prolonged instability and promising to tackle soaring prices, judicial reform, budget discipline, and efficient use of EU recovery funds.
- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Radev, highlighting areas for cooperation including security, defense, competitiveness, and energy independence.
- Despite the political breakthrough, Radev’s government is noted for its Russia-aligned stance, marking a significant shift in Bulgaria’s political landscape with the largest parliamentary mandate in nearly 30 years.
