Bulgaria's GERB Coalition Struggles to Form Minority Government

President Radev mandates GERB-UDF to lead, but parliamentary approval remains uncertain amidst fragmented political landscape.

Prime Minister-designate Rosen Zhelyazkov proposes a cabinet of experts and seasoned GERB politicians.
GERB-UDF coalition holds only 68 of 240 seats, needing additional support for a majority.
Ethnic Turkish Movement for Rights and Freedoms offers support, but other parties remain hesitant.
Sixth snap election in three years highlights Bulgaria's ongoing political instability.
Failure to form a government may lead to another mandate being handed to the election's runner-up.