Bulgaria to Hold Seventh Election in Three Years After Coalition Talks Fail

Political deadlock continues as major parties fail to form a stable government, prompting another snap vote.

The ITN party returned its mandate after failing to secure enough support for a coalition.
President Rumen Radev will appoint a caretaker prime minister and call for new elections within two months.
The ongoing political instability stems from anti-corruption protests that began in 2020.
GERB and We Continue the Change parties also failed to form a government after the June elections.
Bulgaria's political turmoil hinders its efforts to join the eurozone and improve infrastructure with EU funds.