Ex-president Rumen Radev's coalition triumphs in Bulgaria vote
AP News
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Bulgaria's center-left coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev has won the parliamentary election, according to the central electoral commission.
With 96% of the ballots counted by early Monday, the Progressive Bulgaria coalition received 44.7% of the vote, far ahead of the center-right GERB party and the pro-Western reformist bloc.
Radev described the victory as a triumph of hope over distrust.
He emphasized Bulgaria's commitment to its European path while advocating for critical thinking and pragmatism.
Radev, known for his Russia-friendly views, resigned from the presidency to pursue the role of prime minister.
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