Radev leads in Bulgarian election

Bulgaria's political impasse may be nearing an end as exit polls show Rumen Radev's center-left coalition leading with approximately 39% of the vote.

The election follows years of instability and multiple short-lived governments in the EU's poorest member state.

Radev's projected victory over the center-right GERB party signals a potential shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy, particularly regarding sanctions against Russia and military aid for Ukraine.

Analysts warn, however, that forming a stable governing coalition remains a significant challenge given the fragmented political landscape.