Is Rumen Radev Bulgaria’s new Orbán? | News in Depth
In this episode of News in Depth, we discuss the final results of the parliamentary elections in Bulgaria. Former president Rumen Radev scored a landslide victory. Although Radev has been involved in Bulgarian politics for years, he presented himself to Bulgarians as a fresh, pro-change alternative, according to Paweł Trzaskowski, TVP World’s Balkans correspondent. Trzaskowski adds that young people were highly motivated and turned out to vote in greater numbers than before.
Analyzing the future prime minister’s campaign, Trzaskowski notes that it focused on domestic issues, pushing foreign policy into the background. “He is not openly pro‑Russian,” the correspondent says, adding that on many issues—such as sanctions or security—Radev “is not skeptical toward Russia.” Watch the episode for a full analysis of Bulgaria’s election results.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro
00:11 – Post-election reactions in Bulgaria
02:26 – Rumen Radev: views and policy positions
04:00 – The political career of Bulgaria’s future prime minister
07:14 – The motivations of young voters in Bulgaria
11:44 – The impact of Bulgaria’s election results on aid to Ukraine
12:50 – The political situation in Slovenia
15:25 – Is Radev the new Orbán of Europe?
16:15 – Bulgaria and its relations with Russia
Host: Benjamin Lee
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