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news France 24 En 2026-04-20

Bulgaria's Radev forms coalition with reformists and eurosceptics

Rumen Radev secured an absolute majority in Bulgaria's general election, forming a coalition that mixes reformist and eurosceptic views. Analysts suggest the victory reflects a focus on Bulgarian interests and a more pragmatic foreign policy, while keeping the country anchored within the EU and NATO.


Following the victory of Rumen Radev in Bulgaria's general election, Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Dr. Petia Gueorguieva, Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the New Bulgarian University in Sofia. According to Dr. Petia Gueorguieva, there are broader implications for Bulgariaโ€™s domestic stability and geopolitical positioning. She argues that this result is a response to political instability, economic pressures, and shifting international dynamics. Radev successfully consol...

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