Bulgarie : l'ex-président prorusse favori des élections

A former pro-Russian president leads the polls as Bulgaria votes in its eighth parliamentary election in five years, a symptom of chronic political instability. | Contesto: cronaca

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Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday for the eighth parliamentary election in just five years, with former pro-Russian President Rumen Radev's political faction emerging as the clear favorite. The vote is the latest attempt to break a cycle of fragile, short-lived coalitions that have failed to address widespread public disillusionment fueled by persistent corruption and economic stagnation. The repeated elections underscore a profound and ongoing political crisis within the European Union's poorest member state. Since 2021, a series of unstable governments have collapsed, often lasting only a few months, leaving the country in a state of perpetual political transition. This instability has paralyzed long-term policy-making on critical issues from judicial reform and anti-corruption measures to the modernization of infrastructure and the adoption of the euro. Rumen Radev, who served as Bulgaria's head of state from 2017 to 2024, has capitalized on this widespread frustration. While the presidency is a largely ceremonial role, Radev used his platform to position himself as a critic of the established political class. His vocal, often pro-Russian stance on foreign policy—including opposition to military aid for Ukraine and skepticism towards EU and NATO positions—has resonated with a significant portion of the electorate weary of mainstream parties. The core challenge for any new government will be overcoming the "democratic disenchantment" cited in analyses of the pre-election climate. Voter apathy and anger are high, driven by a pervasive sense that political elites are more focused on power struggles than public service. Corruption remains a latent but powerful force, eroding trust in institutions and hindering foreign investment. The inability of successive administrations to deliver tangible improvements has created a vacuum that figures like Radev have effectively filled. Sunday's election is not merely about choosing a new parliament; it is a test of whether Bulgaria can forge a stable governing majority capable of lasting more than a few months. Even if Radev's faction finishes first, as polls suggest, the fragmented political landscape means complex...

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