Bulgarians head to the polls to elect a parliament for the eighth time in 5 years

Bulgarians are heading to the polls on Sunday (April 19, 2026) for the eighth time in five years, hoping to finally elect a parliament able to resolve the longtime political impasse that has gripped this Balkan country.

The snap vote follows the resignation of a conservative-led government amid nationwide protests last December that drew hundreds of thousands, mainly young people, to the streets. The protesters called for an independent judiciary to tackle widespread corruption.