Preliminary election results from Bulgaria indicate a decisive lead for the newly formed coalition "Progressive Bulgaria," reportedly headed by former President Rumen Radev.

According to data released by the Central Election Commission after more than 90% of ballots were counted, the coalition has secured approximately 44.7% of the vote, placing it well ahead of its competitors.

If confirmed, the results represent a significant shift in Bulgaria’s political landscape, with "Progressive Bulgaria" achieving a lead of more than 30 percentage points over its nearest rival. Analysts suggest that such a margin could give the coalition a strong mandate to form a government, although coalition-building may still be required depending on parliamentary seat distribution.

The strong performance of the coalition has reignited public and political discussion about the decade-long influence of Rumen Radev in Bulgarian politics. During his presidency, Radev has been widely described as maintaining a cautious stance toward European Union policy, often emphasizing the........

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