Bulgaria sets its next presidential election for Oct. 25
Summary
Bulgaria’s Parliament has scheduled the next presidential election for October 25. The presidency is mostly a ceremonial role, but the president leads the military and can reject laws or sign treaties. The current president’s party supports the incumbent, Iliana Yotova, who seeks re-election.Key Facts
- Bulgaria’s presidential election date is set for October 25.
- The president has limited powers but leads the armed forces and can veto laws.
- Bulgaria has about 6.5 million people.
- Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s party supports current President Iliana Yotova.
- Radev was president for two terms before becoming prime minister.
- Yotova was Radev’s vice president for nine years.
- The election tests if Radev’s party can keep political control after a big win in April.
- If no candidate wins over half the votes, a second round will be held on November 1.
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