In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off in a poll colored by divisions over Ukraine war

Europe World Tue, 27 Oct 2026 07:20:14 GMT High confidence — 76/100

Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency.
The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.

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Low voter turnout has triggered a run-off for the Bulgarian presidency.
The vote was colored by strong divisions over Russia's war in Ukraine, and Sofia's relations with the Kremlin.

Sources: DW