Bulgarian President Rumen Radev Resigns Amid Political Crisis and Election Prospects

Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev announced his resignation from the largely ceremonial role amid ongoing political turmoil and upcoming elections. A former Air Force general elected in 2016 and 2021, Radev has expressed skepticism about Bulgaria's euro adoption and taken positions sympathetic to Russia. His resignation, the first by a Bulgarian head of state post-communism, follows protests that toppled a centre-right government. Radev may form a new party to address corruption and political instability, though polls suggest limited chances of an outright majority.