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Bulgaria to Hold Early Parliamentary Elections on April 19

Published February 18, 2026, 12:10
Bulgaria to Hold Early Parliamentary Elections on April 19

Bulgaria will hold early parliamentary elections on April 19, as announced by President Iliana Yotova. This decision follows the resignation of the previous government on December 11, due to protests over economic policies and the fight against corruption. Yotova has tasked Andrey Gyurov with forming a caretaker government to prepare for the elections, which will be the eighth in five years. Bulgaria has been facing prolonged political instability, with parties struggling to form stable governing coalitions. The country joined the Eurozone on January 1, but political uncertainty remains a significant issue.