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In a major development, the following story has emerged from the international scene.
After years of instability, with eight elections in five years, Bulgaria has made a political turnaround: the Eurosceptic and pro-Russian Rumen Radev achieved a historic victory last Sunday with his Progressive Bulgaria coalition. The one who was president between 2017 and January 2026 promises stability, the fight against corruption and a more “pragmatic” approach towards Russia. However, his rejection of the shipment of weapons to Ukraine and the sanctions against Moscow, as well as his closeness to leaders such as the outgoing Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, generate concern in the European Union. This program is produced by the ARTE channel and is distributed in 10 languages thanks to the BEAM project which, in addition to EL PAÍS, includes Balkan Insight, Sinopsis (Romania), Gazeta Wyborcza (Poland), Internazionale (Italy), Ir (Latvia), Kathimerini (Greece), Le Soir (Belgium) and Telex (Hungary). The media participating in the project receive funding from the European Union in accordance with the European Media Hubs call, led by the General Directorate of Communication Networks, Content and Technology (DG Connect), which is part of the multimedia actions of the Twenty-seven.
The Bigger Picture:
Experts suggest this event marks a turning point that may influence policy decisions worldwide.
This is part of a broader trend that has been reshaping the geopolitical landscape in recent months.
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Source: This article was originally published in another language by Internacional en EL PAÍS and has been translated and adapted for our global English-speaking audience. Read the original article here.