Bulgaria’s President set a Date for this year’s Elections
Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev signed a decree today scheduling the elections for mayors and municipal councilors for October 29.
The head of state has determined the date after a working meeting with representatives of the leadership of the Central Election Commission (CEc).
The conversation discussed the specifics of the local vote and the upcoming work on the organization of the election process. The CEC has informed the president of the technical and logistical features that the commission must comply with for the local elections and its readiness for their holding.
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Bulgaria set for third election this year in November
Protest party ITN edged out the conservative GERB in the latest vote, but was not able to form a government. Bulgarian President Rumen Radev will also be running for reelection. Bulgaria will hold its third parliamentary election since April on November 14, President Rumen Radev announced Saturday. Following months of deadlock, Bulgarians are set to once again choose a new parliament after neither of the three largest parties was able to secure a majority government after an election in July. On Saturday, Radev announced that presidential elections will be held on the same day to save money. He is hoping to secure his second term in November.
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Who is predicted to win?
Protest party ITN, that emerged from mass demonstrations against corruption in 2020, won the July election but was not able to secure a majority in parliament.
Anti-corruption protests in the summer of 2020 led to the creation of a protest led by an entertainer
The latest polls indicate a similarly inconclusive race ahead of the November election.
The pro-EU, centre-right party Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria (GERB) is now leading in a Politico poll by 23% with ITN on 20% support.
In contrast, the leftwing alliance, led by the Socialist Party, is trailing the top two with 16% of the popular support, according to the poll. It achieved 13.2% of the vote at last July’s parliamentary elections.
The split sets the scene for more political instability amid the COVID-19 economic crisis and Bulgaria’s desire to enter the eurozone in 2024.
What of the presidential elections?
President Radev is an independent who is widely considered one of the most popular politicians in Bulgaria. He is tipped to win a second term in office.
While the Bulgarian president’s powers are largely ceremonial, he can also propose legislation and force new votes in parliament by vetoing policy.
“I will count on the support of all respectable Bulgarians on the big issues – the fight against poverty and injustice,” said Radev.
Government Elections in Bulgaria (2005-2019):
2005 Parliamentary Elections
2006 Presidential Elections
2007 Municipal Elections
2009 Parliamentary Elections
2009 European Parliament elections
2011 Presidential Elections
2011 Local Elections
2013 Early parliamentary elections
2014 Early Parliamentary Elections
2015 Municipal Elections
2016 Presidential election
2017 Parliamentary elections
2019 European Parliament election (23-26 May)
2019 Bulgarian local elections
2019 Municipal Elections
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