Who is Rumen Radev? From Bulgaria President to PM — Russia-friendly former fighter pilot who won 2026 election
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What Happened
Bulgaria's ex-president Rumen Radev, a 62-year-old former fighter pilot, won parliamentary elections held over the weekend with his Progressive Bulgaria party securing 44.6 percent of votes, far ahead of pro-European coalitions. Radev, who resigned as president in January 2026, could form government alone or explore coalitions with smaller parties.
Key Entities
Rumen RadevBulgariaProgressive BulgariaParliamentary Elections 2026Boyko BorissovWe Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria