Presidential elections in Bulgaria. Exit poll results are in.
On October 25, Bulgaria held its first round of presidential elections, with preliminary exit polls indicating Iliana Yotova and Andrej Giurow advancing to the second round. Yotova, the incumbent president, called for national unity after voting in Sofia, emphasizing the need for dialogue. Giurow, representing a pro-European party, expressed his vision for a safe and proud Bulgaria. The elections reflect differing foreign policy approaches, particularly regarding the Ukraine conflict. Yotova advocates for diplomatic solutions, while Giurow condemns Russian aggression and supports NATO cooperation. Voter turnout is expected to be low due to election fatigue, with a second round scheduled for November 1 if no candidate secures over 50% of the votes.