Bulgaria heads to the polls for eighth general election in five years
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Bulgaria holds its eighth general election in five years due to political instability.
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Voters in Bulgaria participated in their eighth general election in five years on Sunday. This election follows a period of political instability that saw unrest lead to the downfall of Boyko Borissov’s government. Ex-president Rumen Radev is favored to win on a platform of anti-corruption pledges, with the pro-European GERB party currently trailing. The frequent elections highlight ongoing challenges in forming stable governing coalitions in the country.
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