63% of Bulgarians over the age of 18 say democracy is the best form of governance, 19% hold the opposite view, indicates a survey by Trend agency, commissioned by Open Society Institute – Sofia. In 2023, trust in democracy is up compared to 2018 when it stood at 44%.
49% of the respondents state they approve of the restriction of democratic rights and liberties, 41% do not. 49% approve of the idea of “a strong leader who will not be engaged with parliament and elections”. In this respect Bulgaria ranks between Turkey – 50% and Mexico – 47% who have the highest levels of support for the idea of a strong leader. 37% of people in Bulgaria are against this. 87% of Bulgarians want fair elections but 65% support the idea of decisions being taken by experts and not by the government.
The return of the second mandate was not unexpected, deputy chairman of the BSP Kristian Vigenin said. According to him, forming a government within the framework of the 50th parliament is increasingly difficult to achieve. However,..
President Rumen Radev handed over the second exploratory mandate to form a government to the second largest parliamentary group in the 50th National Assembly - "We Continue the Change" - "Democratic Bulgaria" coalition (PP-DB). At the handing..
A contract between the US Trade and Development Agency and the Electric Power System Operator for the feasibility study for the East-West Energy Corridor was signed at the Council of Ministers. The funding, amounting to USD 1.2 million, is..
On Sunday a cold front will sweep across the country from West to East. There will be clouds and, in the afternoon, brief showers, thunderstorms and..
“For us this election has to be the last for the coming years. No more compromises with the people, with society or with the political system should..
A state of emergency remains in force in seven villages in the border municipality of Bolyarovo. The fight against the fire at the village of Voden..
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