# Political and security instability in Bulgaria > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-security-instability-in-bulgaria > Updated: 2026-10-26T12:44:34.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Bulgaria is facing internal instability characterized by both security concerns and political controversies involving Prime Minister Rumen Radev. On one front, Prime Minister Radev has warned of a trend of high-profile assassinations, which he attributes to conflicts within the criminal underworld and oligarchy over shrinking financial assets and public procurement. He noted that while law enforcement has become more effective at solving crimes, the violence persists due to these intensifying resource conflicts. Simultaneously, the administration is facing allegations of legal misconduct. Opposition groups, including ‘Yes, Bulgaria’, have accused the Prime Minister of violating the Election Code by using official government channels to campaign for Iliana Yotova. While the government maintains that its communications are a standard reporting of public positions and that the formal campaign period has not yet begun, critics have called for intervention by the Central Election Commission. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev accused of illegal election campaigning Prime Minister Rumen Radev faces accusations of violating Bulgaria's Election Code by using government channels to campaign for Iliana Yotova, prompting calls for an investigation by the CEC. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-prime-minister-rumen-radev-accused-of-illegal-election-campaigning ### 2026-10-25: Bulgarian Prime Minister warns of continued high-profile assassinations Bulgarian PM Rumen Radev warns that high-profile killings may continue as criminal elements fight for control over shrinking financial resources and public procurement. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-prime-minister-warns-of-continued-high-profile-assassinations --- Cite as: Political and security instability in Bulgaria. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-and-security-instability-in-bulgaria