'Consolidation of power': Bulgaria elects Iliana Iotova as first woman president
Summary
Bulgaria elected Iliana Iotova as its first woman president. The article says her victory strengthens the governing parties’ control of the legislature, government and presidency, while raising concerns about political divisions and Bulgaria’s direction.Key Facts
- Iotova was an independent candidate backed by the Bulgarian Socialist Party and Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria party.
- She defeated Andrey Gyurov, who was backed by pro-Western parties.
- Iotova served as vice president for nine years before becoming president.
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