Rumen Radev, the former president of Bulgaria, is leading the polls ahead of the parliamentary elections scheduled for April 20, 2026.
His political grouping, Progressive Bulgaria, is projected to secure approximately 44% of the vote, which could translate into an absolute majority of at least 129 seats in parliament.
Radev's campaign is centered on reforming the governance model in Bulgaria, specifically aiming to eliminate what he describes as 'oligarchic governance.'