Exit polls in Bulgaria: Former President Radev, considered a friend of Russia, is expected to win the parliamentary elections - Gazeta Express
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19/04/2026 20:20

Exit polls in Bulgaria: Former President Radev, considered a friend of Russia, is expected to win the parliamentary elections

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19/04/2026 20:20

Former Bulgarian President Radev is poised to win the parliamentary elections. He is considered a friend of Russia.

His coalition would have reached around 37%, well ahead of the conservative GERB party, led by Boyko Borissov, which would remain at around 16%. Voter turnout is high, over 45%.

Bulgaria's snap elections have left a result with a strong political impact in Europe. Former President Rumen Radev is emerging as the winner after winning exit polls. Radev, a former fighter pilot, resigned as Bulgaria's president in January. He is seen as a friend of Russia, Euronews reported, Gazeta Express reports.

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