Rumen Radev
Rumen Radev | |
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Румен Радев | |
.jpg) Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Prime Minister of Bulgaria | |
| Assumed office 8 May 2026 | |
| President | Iliana Iotova |
| Deputy | Galab Donev Aleksandur Pulev Atanas Pekanov Ivo Hristov |
| Preceded by | Andrey Gyurov |
| Leader of Progressive Bulgaria | |
| Assumed office 2 March 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| President of Bulgaria | |
| In office 22 January 2017 – 23 January 2026 | |
| Prime Minister | See list
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| Vice President | Iliana Iotova |
| Preceded by | Rosen Plevneliev |
| Succeeded by | Iliana Iotova |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rumen Georgiev Radev 18 June 1963 Dimitrovgrad, PR Bulgaria |
| Political party | Progressive Bulgaria (since 2026) |
| Other political affiliations | BCP (1985–1990) Independent (1990–2026) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2 |
| Education |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch/service |  Bulgarian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1987–2017 |
| Rank | Major general |
Rumen Georgiev Radev (Bulgarian: Румен Георгиев Радев; born 18 June 1963) is a Bulgarian politician and former Major General who has been the Prime Minister of Bulgaria since 2026. He was the 6th President of Bulgaria from January 22, 2017 until his resignation on January 23, 2026. He was Commander of the Bulgarian Air Force.[1][2][3]
In March 2026, Radev founded Progressive Bulgaria (PB),[4] a populist and centre-left coalition.[5] In the 2026 parliamentary election, PB won in a landslide victory, with 43.9% of the vote and an absolute majority of seats.[6] As a result of PD's win, Radev became the Prime Minister-designate.[7]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Socialist ally Rumen Radev wins Bulgaria presidency: Exit polls". Reuters. 13 November 2016.
- ↑ "Pro-Russia candidate wins Bulgaria's presidential run-off". euronews.com. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "Bulgaria Faces Uncertainty After Election Of Pro-Russia President". Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. 13 November 2016. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ↑ "Bulgaria's 2026 elections: Radev launches programme, with emphasis on economy". The Sofia Globe. 19 March 2026. Retrieved 15 April 2026.
Radev spoke of modern infrastructure, cheap and promising energy, the battle against poverty, solving the demographic crisis, ensuring Bulgarian children's access to quality education, reducing payments by citizens for health care, protecting nature while ensuring a balance between development and nature conservation, the fight against crime in particular against young people using narcotics, strengthening military modernisation, tourism that lasts all four seasons and he spoke in praise of Bulgaria's 'wonderful sports people'.
- ↑ Atanasova, Maria (3 March 2026). "Antoaneta Hristova: Rumen Radev's 'Progressive Bulgaria' takes over the left niche". Fakti.bg.
- ↑ Ivanov, Mihail (20 April 2026). "Bulgaria enters uncharted territory as Radev wins big". DW.com. Retrieved 20 April 2026.
- ↑ Chastand, Jean-Baptiste (20 April 2026). "Bulgaria headed for political stability as former president wins parliamentary majority". Le Monde. Retrieved 22 April 2026.
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