Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev resigns

In a televised address to the nation on Monday, President Rumen Radev announced his resignation, confirming he will formally step down on Tuesday to join the "battle for the future" of Bulgaria.

Published January 19,2026

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Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev ‍will resign, ‌he ‍said in a speech on Monday, stoking widespread speculation that ⁠he will form his own political ‌party after the previous government ‍resigned ‍last month.

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?Rumen Radev