Bulgaria holds another snap election, more instability seen ahead

Bulgarians head to the polls on Sunday for their sixth parliamentary election in three years, but analysts say the vote is unlikely to yield a stable government that can end prolonged political instability and unblock economic reforms.
Bulgaria, the poorest member of the European Union, has been plagued by revolving-door governments since anti-corruption protests in 2020, with a series of elections producing shaky coalitions that swiftly crumbled.
The latest opinion polls suggest no party will win a majority, setting the stage for a new round of coalition talks once the votes are in.
“I am voting for a better future,” said Antoaneta Hristova, 55, who works in the marketing and PR business.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. and will close at 8 p.m., with exit polls due to be announced immediately after polling stations close. The first partial results are expected around midnight.