Bulgarians are voting in their seventh general election in three years, with little hope for a stable government to combat political instability fueled by voter fatigue and disillusionment. Radical political voices, supported by Moscow’s disinformation, are eroding public trust in democracy and boosting pro-Russian and far-right groups. The never-ending election cycle is harming Bulgaria’s economy, risking EU funds, delaying Schengen and eurozone integration, and resulting in record low turnout due to lack of confidence in the electoral process.
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