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Rumen Radev steps up his game
The Bulgarian head of state has grown bolder as he enters the third year of his term but he is still some way from launching a new political project
Bulgarian parties gear up for election year
The European Parliament elections this spring will be a grand rehearsal for the local elections in the autumn – and possibly a snap vote
A dance with anti-liberalism
There are enough signals that Bulgaria is on the verge of joining the illiberal camp of Hungary and Poland in the EU, yet the government dare not take the final step
Releasing the pressure
Prime Minister Boyko Borissov attempts to defuse the build-up of discontent against his government policies by asking three ministers to resign
Boyko Borissov: Bulgaria’s crisis manager
A tragic bus crash has become a catalyst for a cabinet reshuffle and a potential government crisis
The Deputy-PM Waging Multiple Wars at Once
Valeri Simeonov has proven himself as the most racy and controversial member of the third Borissov cabinet
The center moves to the left
Poverty, corruption, unemployment and ineffective government are Bulgarians’ main concerns
Bulgaria: Unfit for Brexit
Sofia is set to be a bystander in the process of the UK leaving the EU, although it will be in its epicenter during its presidency of the bloc
The Unholy Trinity
The three parties from the United Patriots might turn to be the bane of the third Borissov’ government
Resistance is (almost) futile
There is little hope for a meaningful opposition in the 44th Bulgarian parliament
Right-wing parties’ half-life
The progressive, anti-corruption parties have not learned their lesson from the elections
Exotic coalitions could emerge after upcoming snap vote
The fragmentation of Bulgarian party politics makes it very difficult to pursue a coherent reform program
What are the chances for a snap vote?
Rumors spread that early elections will be called in March next year