Bulgaria's President Radev Delays First Mandate in Effort to Avoid New Elections

President Rumen Radev announced that he would extend the time before handing over the first mandate to form a regular government, expressing hope that political parties would work to avoid another round of elections. The President emphasized the need for politicians to prioritize the interests of the Bulgarian people rather than their own parties or voters, describing the current political behavior as irresponsible.

Speaking on the matter, Radev stated, “I will give a little more time, a few days, in the hope that negotiators will realize their responsibility extends to the entire Bulgarian population....