Iran Press/Europe: The failure to establish a coalition government has prompted President Rumen Radev to announce the forthcoming election. This decision reflects ongoing instability in Bulgarian politics, exacerbated by widespread protests against administrative and systemic corruption since 2020.
These protests have repeatedly led to the downfall of coalition governments, notably those led by the center-right GERB party.
Currently, GERB is the largest party in the Bulgarian Parliament, having secured 68 seats in the most recent election held in June of this year. Despite their significant representation, coalition efforts involving GERB have consistently faltered.
President Radev expressed his concerns about the political impasse, stating, "The spiral of inconclusive elections continues, which will undoubtedly not alleviate the country's dire situation and will have detrimental effects."
He urged for “meaningful political discourse and fair play in the coming weeks,” warning that failure to achieve this would lead to the repetition of ineffective practices that lack public approval.
As Bulgaria approaches another election, the focus will remain on resolving the ongoing political crisis and addressing the broader issues of corruption and governance that have fueled recent unrest.
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