No immediate threats loom on the horizont

But social discontent from increasing social inequality could erode the support for ruling coalition in the mid to long term

Bulgaria’s Political "Apprentice"

Patriotic pop-folk singer, TV host and majoritarian electoral system supporter Slavi Trifonov is moving closer to making the first political reality format in Bulgaria

Why is Bulgaria prominently absent in Macedonia?

In theory, Sofia has all it takes to claim a leading role: geographical and cultural proximity, contacts, and, not least, EU membership. In practice, Bulgaria is at best an afterthought

CEZ mulls possible withdrawal from Bulgaria

The Czech power utility company has had twelve years of bumpy presence in the country

A calm before the storm?

After a wild ride at the end of 2016, Bulgarian stock market is looking for direction

The political environment

Veselin Mareshki: The wanna-be Bulgarian Donald Trump

He promises cheaper fuel, cheaper medications and labor camps for corrupt politicians. He also doesn’t care who will become his coalition partner, so expect him in the next cabinet

Is ex-PM Borissov trying to lose the elections?

The two-time PM may try to repeat the 2013-2014 feat, expecting BSP to fail again

Difficult coalition building ahead

GERB still has better chances to form a government than BSP

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

Uncertain future for the Reformist Bloc

The five (dis)united parties fight to survive amidst internal bickering and Borissov’s attempts to use them as a buffer

Bulgarian politics might be on the verge of systemic change

This is hardly good news for the country as it may lead to instability and turbulence