Bulgaria holds another snap election, more instability seen ahead

9/6/2024 13:23

        Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday for their sixth parliamentary election in three years, but analysts say the vote is unlikely to yield a stable government that can end prolonged political instability and unblock economic reforms.
        
        Bulgaria, the poorest member of the European Union, has been plagued by revolving-door governments since anti-corruption protests in 2020, with a series of elections producing shaky coalitions that swiftly crumbled.
        
        The latest opinion polls suggest no party will win a majority, setting the stage for a new round of coalition talks once the votes are in.
        
        "I am voting for a better future," said Antoaneta Hristova, 55, who works in the marketing and PR business.
        
        Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m., with exit polls due to be announced immediately after polling stations close. The first partial results are expected around midnight.