The regular early elections were called because the parties were unable to agree on a new government even after the July elections.
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Bulgaria’s fragmented political landscape is also reflected in the fact that 23 candidates are running in the presidential election, although the current head of state, Rumen Radev, is considered a favorite.
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If none of the candidates manages to win more than half of the vote on Sunday, a second round of the presidential election will have to be held.
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According to polls, the center-right party GERB, led by former Prime Minister Boiko Borisov and 24% of the electorate, has the highest number of votes in the parliamentary elections.
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However, it is doubtful whether GERB will be able to find any coalition partners to form the new government.
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At the same time, there are hopes that the newly formed “We Continue to Change” (PP) party, for which 16% of Bulgarians are ready to vote, could succeed in forming a reform-oriented coalition.
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According to polls, a total of six parties could enter the parliament.
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