Bulgaria's Radev Leads Snap Election

0:00Bulgaria is gearing up for another snap election on April 19th, and polls show former president Roman Radev's center-left coalition, leading the pack with over 30% of the vote. The 62-year-old expiter pilot resigned from his mostly ceremonial role in January to chase the Prime Minister's spot, promising a clean break from the nation's deep-rooted corruption. This vote comes right after a conservative government quit, amid massive anti-corruption protests in December 2025 that pulled hundreds of thousands, mostly young folks, into the streets. Since 2021, Bulgaria has seen seven early elections in just five years, with no stable government lasting over a year thanks to protests, and shady parliament deals. Voters are fired up this time, with turnout expected to jump past 50% from the usual 35, boosted by police crackdowns on, vote buying in Radev's fresh face in the race. The country's a newer Eurozone, and Shungan member with 6.5 million people, but years

1:02of instability have bred apathy and distrust in. Leaders Radev's ahead of rival Boyko Borosov, buy about 10 points, but he'll need partners to govern. Maybe the pro-Western we continue the change block-pulling. 12-14% though his pro-Russian leanings on Ukraine aid could complicate things. To say EU and NATO ties will keep Bulgaria steady, no matter who wins, wrapping this chapter in the country's rocky political ride. That's your Canada News Today update, AI-powered and always on.