Petr Jedlička: After Hungary, Europe is now looking at Bulgaria. Following the elections, everything there is quite the opposite

Monday, Apr 20, 2026

Bulgaria’s elections show Radev’s victory, signaling a shift from past instability and corruption toward potential reform.

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Bulgaria, which has experienced prolonged political instability, has seen the Progressive Bulgaria bloc, led by former Air Force General Rumen Radev, emerge as the dominant force following parliamentary elections. Radev’s bloc secured 44.6% of the vote, significantly outpacing rivals like GERB and PP-DB. While some commentators have labeled Radev as a “new Orbán” due to perceived geopolitical leanings, the text argues this is inaccurate because Radev has not campaigned with such a radical program and consistently emphasizes commitment to European Union politics and stability. His platform focused on deep anti-corruption reforms, particularly in the prosecutor’s office and judiciary, appealing to voters disillusioned with previous political groups. Despite mixed reactions from pro-Western commentators, the consensus is that Bulgaria is facing a major, undeniable change.


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