Rumen Radev: An end to the political crisis and a focus on prices and reforms

08.05.2026 | Domestic policy

Prime ministerial candidate Rumen Radev called for a constructive dialogue in the National Assembly and announced his priorities: controlling prices and judicial reform following the end of the political crisis.

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End of the political crisis and new legitimacy

Prime ministerial candidate Rumen Radev thanked the Bulgarian citizens for the high voter turnout, which put an end to the prolonged political crisis. According to him, the National Assembly now possesses the necessary legitimacy to work effectively.

Bulgarian citizens expect this constructive spirit to be maintained in the future; they expect the parliament to produce laws and decisions, not scandals.

Main challenges facing the cabinet

Radev emphasized that the government is aware of the severe trials the country is facing:

Legislative priority and cooperation

Although the majority allows for the independent adoption of bills, Radev expressed a readiness to interact with the opposition. As early as Monday, the submission of proposals is expected regarding: