Bulgaria's eighth parliamentary election in five years has resulted in a decisive victory for former president Rumen Radev, whose Progressive Bulgaria party secured 44.7 percent of the vote with 98.3 percent of ballots tallied. This outcome is expected to grant Radev approximately 130 of the 240 parliamentary seats, offering a prospect for a more stable government after years of fragile coalitions. Radev, a former air force commander, has campaigned on an anti-corruption platform, aiming to dismantle an "oligarchic governance model." However, his foreign policy stances, including a nuanced approach to Russia and criticism of certain EU policies, have drawn scrutiny, with some labeling him "pro-Russian" and eurosceptic, though he maintains a pragmatic approach and signals willingness to cooperate with pro-European parties on key issues.