Bulgaria holds its fourth parliamentary elections in 18 months on Sunday, this time with Inflation accelerated and rising energy prices on brains of voters.
Public opinion polls predicted that up Can eight parties clear Aqaba 4% for entrance to parliament. Pro-Russian and nationalist parties such as Vasrazdan (revival) are expected to gain ground.
the biggest vote-getter GERB is likely to be right of center party of former Three-time Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, who left office after the election in April 2021 amid allegations of corruption and street protests.
Polls show The Middle We Keep Changing (PP) party in second. Kirill Petkov, party Leader, he served as a prime minister Even a liberal socialist government ousted in Distrust vote in June, paving way for Sunday elections. The provisional cabinet is now ruling in Sophia.
big pool of Voters told the pollsters that they were undecided.
Even if Borisov places firstThe win It is unlikely that it will be big It is enough to judge alone. but finding coalition Partners can prove cheater. PP has already refused coalition with in GERB.
Repercussions of the Russian war on Ukraine dominated the elections campaign in The country is located in the southeast of the European Union. Freezing on deliveries of russian gas, rising Prices and dispute over Hand over weapons to Kyiv formed the debate.
There were mutual allegations of Corruption, incompetence and personal insults during elections campaign.
Under the slogan “stronger than chaos”, GERB promised to rein in inflation and follow A consistent cycle between NATO and the European Union. The party says euro common Currency will be approved in 2024 under her watch.
PP’s motto is “Let’s finish our work. “By this, it means that fight against Corruption and reforms in the judiciary, which he promised during his reign term in office.
Polling stations are open until 8 pm (5 pm GMT). Preliminary predictions are expected soon After they shut down though official results Not expected so early in the week.
