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Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny

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The Radev administration continues to face scrutiny over energy sovereignty and political patronage. Following reports that Turkish Petroleum Overseas Company Limited acquired a 33% stake in the ‘Han Tervel’ Black Sea offshore block, critics have alleged secret arrangements that threaten national interests. Simultaneously, a parliamentary commission is investigating MP Delian Peevski for potential conflicts of interest, amid concerns that Radev’s appointments may reinforce a ‘Borisov-Peevski’ model of governance. Prime Minister Radev has stated he is working to dismantle the oligarchy by identifying proxy figures and assets held abroad, criticizing previous administrations for “ideological and managerial impotence.” However, the ‘We Continue the Change’ party has challenged this, alleging Radev has filled key positions in healthcare, energy, agriculture, and transport with individuals linked to old political models. Preparations for the 25 October 2026 presidential election have intensified. The Central Election Commission (CEC) has confirmed readiness for the vote, noting that 8 parties the registration deadline has passed, receiving documents from eight political parties—including Vazrazhdane, Pravo, and coalitions the Movement for Rights and 20 Freedoms—and 27 initiative committees have registered. To ensure integrity, the CEC committees. A final list of candidate pairs is performing maintenance on voting machines expected by 22 September. The race is characterized by high polarization and finalizing contracts for video surveillance. While approximately 5,500 citizens have applied to vote from abroad, sections forecasts of low voter turnout, with fewer than 300 voters will utilize paper ballots. New administrative measures have been introduced to assist voters, including an online and telephone service through analysts predicting activity may not exceed 50%. Political maneuvering is evident as the Directorate General Civil Registration and Administrative Services (GD GRAO) to verify polling station locations. Citizens have until 10 October to submit electronic applications GERB party appears to vote at their current addresses. Politically, candidate Ivan Hristanov has emphasized the need for be pursuing a strong presidency to act strategy of damage control by not fielding its own candidate. Candidates such as a check Andrey Gyurov and Georgi Kandev are being positioned by supporters as essential checks on Radev’s power, calling for campaigns focused particularly regarding Bulgaria’s role in international alliances like NATO. Additionally, former associates of the late Radosvet Radev have emerged as opponents on “ideas opposing sides of the campaign, with one supporting Andrey Gyurov and qualities rather than mutual attacks.” another supporting Iliana Yotova for vice president.

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  1. 2026-09-15 05:53 UTC Radev administration faces election scheduling and scrutiny
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