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Bulgaria election keeps Russia-friendly president in power

Bulgaria's pro-Russian president remains in office after the election, indicating continued appeasement sentiment in parts of Europe. This outcome may affect EU unity on Russia policy, though the president's powers are limited.

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FAZ2 days agoBG, RUCredibility 56%View source

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#election #russia #eu #politics #europe

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Bulgaria

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activePolitics14h ago

Bulgaria Presidential Election: Pro-Russia Candidate Iotova Wins Runoff

Iliana Iotova, a candidate advocating dialogue with Russia and opposing military aid to Ukraine, has won the Bulgarian presidential election runoff with 57.6% of the vote. This outcome, despite low voter turnout (27%), signals a potential shift in Bulgaria's foreign policy orientation within NATO and the EU, aligning with a societal 'wait out' stance on the Ukraine conflict. The extent of policy change remains uncertain due to the limited powers of the Bulgarian presidency.

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