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The new Bulgarian radical party - how worried should we be about Vazrazhdane
The leader Kostadin Kostadinov uses very well the social media and jumps on the populist anti-establishment bandwagons but cannot propose a viable agenda for governing

The real influence of Russia in Bulgaria, part 1: How it works and who is behind it
In this two-part series, KInsights explores how Putin’s war in Ukraine exposed that Bulgarian politics remains hostage to a powerful pro-Kremlin network holding key positions in the state

Elections come round again: GERB's opponents have the momentum
This summer’s elections come amidst a flurry of domestic revelations and international sanctions, but will likely reproduce the spring’s fractured parliament - the big question is if the scales may tip further towards change

Parliamentary elections 2021: Everything you need to know before the vote
Voters go to the polls in an uncertain pandemic environment after a lifeless campaign that only galvanized core supporters

Elections in Bulgaria - who is who
These are the people and parties to watch at the upcoming 4 April Parliamentary vote

The autumn of everyone’s discontent
Protests calling for better conditions for disabled people and higher quality public works, through to demands to "change of the system", have rocked Bulgaria over the past three months, but there seems to be little momentum for snap elections just yet

Players to watch: Fifty shades of Conservatives
Anti-liberal nativism is the new black on the Bulgarian political scene and this could cause serious trouble after the upcoming elections.

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 Unholy Trinity
The three parties from the United Patriots might turn to be the bane of the third Borissov’ government

Borissov 3.0: the European patriot
The new government will reaffirm Bulgaria's euroatlantic orientation to balance the increased power of the nationalist parties

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