Executive Summary:
- In Bulgaria, the seventh round of parliamentary elections in three years is projected to produce a heavily fragmented parliament again and a slim prospect of forming a government for a full mandate.
- Russian propaganda has specifically targeted pro-Western political parties in Bulgaria while boosting the chances of the main pro-Russia Revival party to come second in the upcoming election.
- Widespread allegations about a vote-buying scheme conducted by US-sanctioned oligarch Delyan Peevski could taint Bulgaria’s electoral process. Vote-buying would secure Peevski…
