Radev's win raises questions over EU-Bulgaria relations - Eastern Express - TVP WORLD

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Bulgaria has finally broken its cycle of endless elections – but at what cost? Rumen Radev’s decisive victory brings stability after years of political chaos, while raising new questions about the country’s direction inside the EU. Is Sofia becoming Europe’s next pro-Russian outlier, or just another pragmatic player navigating between Brussels and Moscow? In this episode, our host, Benjamin Lee, together with Spasimir Domaradzki, a political scientist at the University of Warsaw’s Institute of Central Europe, breaks down what Radev’s victory means for corruption, governance, and Europe’s fragile unity. Because while Bulgaria may be small, right now, its choices carry weight far beyond its borders.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Bulgarian elections finally offer a chance at breaking five-year gridlock
05:46 Interview: Who voted for Radev's new party and why?
10:09 Interview: What the turnout tells us
14:28 Will Radev cling to the EU or pivot toward Russia?
18:30 Eastern News Flash