Former president aims to become head of government • Table.Briefings

As president, Bulgaria’s head of state Rumen Radev had accused his country’s political class of oligarchy. Now Radev hopes to become the elected head of government. But the opposition calls him a “servant of the Kremlin.”

Rumen Radev denounces the oligarchy in Bulgaria, but is considered by many to be close to the Kremlin himself. (picture alliance / ALEX HALADA / APA / picturedesk.com | ALEX HALADA)

Last updated: 28. January 2026