Political crisis in Bulgaria
Conservatives led by Boyko Borisov take lead in Bulgarian elections
Political instability with back-to-back snap polls and the ongoing cost of living crisis have led to resentment towards mainstream political parties, evident in the low voter turnout of just 39.40%
Bulgarian prime minister Kiril Petkov resigns after losing no-confidence motion
The Petkov-led coalition government was formed last year after two inconclusive snap elections following the ouster of Boyko Borisov’s conservative regime