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Presidential elections in Bulgaria, a woman leads the polls

Lapsi.al 2026-10-23 19:20:41

Presidential elections in Bulgaria, a woman leads the polls

Bulgaria is preparing to hold presidential elections on October 25, in a tense political and security climate, where the war in Ukraine and developments in the Black Sea have become key issues in the electoral debate. Incumbent President Iliana Lotova is leading the race according to opinion polls, while her main opponent is former acting Prime Minister Andrei Gurov.

According to foreign media reports, a total of 27 candidates are participating in the elections. To win in the first round, a candidate must secure more than 50% of the votes, while the turnout must exceed 50% of voters. If these conditions are not met, the two candidates with the most votes will face off in the second round, scheduled for November 1.

The latest polls put Yotova in first place with about 43% support, followed by Gurov with 29%. In third place is Kostadin Kostadinov, the leader of the pro-Russian nationalist party “Renaissance”, with about 11%. With an expected turnout of about 40%, the race is expected to be decided in the second round, if these figures are confirmed on voting day.

Yotova and Gurov clash over foreign policy direction

Iliana Yotova took office in January, after Rumen Radev resigned to run in a snap parliamentary race. Her candidacy is supported by Radev's coalition and the Bulgarian Socialist Party.

On the other hand, Andrei Gurov, an economist who has served as interim prime minister, is supported by the pro-European opposition coalition “Continuing Change – Democratic Bulgaria.” The opposition aims to strengthen institutional control over the parliamentary majority and offer an alternative to the country’s leadership.

One of the most important topics of the campaign is the war in Ukraine and security in the Black Sea, especially after reports of drone attacks on merchant ships near the Bulgarian coast. Yotova supports a diplomatic solution to the conflict and opposes sending Bulgarian troops to Ukraine. Gurov, meanwhile, calls for a clearer stance on Russian threats and concrete measures to strengthen national security. These positions reflect the divisions that exist in Bulgarian society over relations with Russia and Western partners.

GERB votes could influence the final outcome

Një faktor tjetër i rëndësishëm është qëndrimi i partisë së qendrës së djathtë GERB, të drejtuar nga Boyko Borisov, e cila nuk ka paraqitur kandidat të vetin dhe nuk ka shpallur mbështetje zyrtare për asnjërin prej kandidatëve kryesorë. Borisov ka deklaruar se nuk do të votojë për Yotovën, ndërsa ka shprehur rezerva edhe për Gurovin. Për këtë arsye, votat e mbështetësve të GERB mund të kenë ndikim të rëndësishëm në raundin e dytë.

Presidenti i Bullgarisë zgjidhet për një mandat pesëvjeçar. Edhe pse vendi funksionon si demokraci parlamentare, kreu i shtetit ka kompetenca të rëndësishme, përfshirë të drejtën e vetos ndaj ligjeve dhe një rol në përfaqësimin ndërkombëtar dhe çështjet e sigurisë. Rezultati i zgjedhjeve pritet të tregojë jo vetëm mbështetjen për kandidatët, por edhe drejtimin që votuesit dëshirojnë për politikën e jashtme dhe të sigurisë së Bullgarisë në një periudhë të ndjeshme për rajonin.

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