Radev sweeps Bulgaria election

Former President Rumen Radev's new party, Progressive Bulgaria, has won a decisive victory in Bulgaria's parliamentary election held on April 19, 2026. Radev, a Russia-friendly ex-fighter pilot who stepped down as president in January to run, urged voters to ditch what he called corrupt officials, conspirators, and extremists. The win positions him to lead the country's next government, marking a significant political shift in Bulgaria.