Bulgaria's Election Drama: A Recount Shakes the Political Landscape

Bulgaria's constitutional court found 17 lawmakers wrongly elected in 2024 elections. A partial recount has been ordered, potentially affecting GERB's fragile ruling coalition. The nationalist Velichie party may enter parliament, adding to political instability. A stable government is crucial for EU funds and euro adoption by January 2026.

Bulgaria's political scene faces more upheaval as the country's constitutional court declared that 17 lawmakers were wrongly elected during the October 2024 elections.

The decision, following a recount from hundreds of polling stations, has prompted the election commission to recalculate seat allocations, posing a threat to the GERB party-led coalition.

The nationalist Velichie party missed entering parliament by a slim margin but could now gain seats, intensifying Bulgaria's political instability amid crucial EU fund flows and euro adoption goals.

(With inputs from agencies.)