Conservative leader vows 'a strong Bulgaria in a strong Europe' after voting

Leader of Bulgaria’s GERB party Boyko Borisov voted in the country’s eighth parliamentary election in five years. The vote took place amid an ongoing political crisis following an anti-corruption movement that contributed to government instability.

The grouping associated with former president Rumen Radev was projected to perform strongly in the election, with a platform focused on anti-corruption measures. Borisov stated that GERB would not take part in coalition governments. He also said the party’s position was pro-European, including support for cooperation with EU institutions such as the European People’s Party, the European Commission, and the European Parliament.