Bulgaria's CEC confirms Radev victory

Bulgaria's Central Election Commission has officially declared the victory of former President Rumen Radev's new party, Progressive Bulgaria, in the parliamentary election held on April 19, 2026. The party secured an absolute majority, giving Radev a decisive mandate to form a new government. This confirmation by the state electoral body finalizes the results and marks a significant political shift in the Balkan nation. Radev, a Russia-friendly former fighter pilot, is now poised to lead the country.