Overview
- He will submit his resignation to the Constitutional Court on Jan. 20, a first for a Bulgarian head of state in the post‑communist era.
- If accepted, Iliana Yotova would assume the presidency on an interim basis with parliamentary elections expected in late March or April.
- The step follows large anti‑corruption protests that forced the GERB‑led coalition from office in December and left parties unable to form a government.
- Media and analysts report strong speculation he will launch a party or run in the snap elections, though he has not confirmed his plans.
- A Market Links poll shows 44% public trust in Radev, while analysts say any new party would likely need partners given his stances on Ukraine and the euro.