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Bulgarians head to the polls this Sunday, seeking stability after years of corruption and short-lived governments. Former president Rumen Radev, a pro-Russian ex-fighter pilot, leads the race, promising to end the cycle of unstable governments and corruption. Radev, who stepped down from the presidency in January, is eurosceptic and against sending military aid to Ukraine. The snap vote was triggered by massive protests in December over a budget loaded with tax hikes and higher social security payments. Polls predict a high turnout, with voters more concerned about skyrocketing living costs than Radevs stance on Russia or energy flows. Radev may team up with the pro-European We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria coalition for big reforms, but critics point to messy calls by interim governments he picked. Analysts warn that any new setup could crumble fast under opposition heat, with another early election in 2026 still on the table. Bulgaria stands at a crossroads, hoping for a stable government that can last.

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