Bulgaria: Iliana Yotova elected President of the Republic
With 57 per cent of the vote in the run-off. Yotova secured 57.63 per cent of the vote, whilst her rival Andrei Gyurov received 39.4 per cent; earlier, the Novinite news agency had reported that Gyurov had conceded defeat
Iliana Yotova has won the presidential election in Bulgaria: this was announced by the Central Electoral Commission (CEC), based on 98.43 per cent of the votes counted. Yotova secured 57.63 per cent of the vote, whilst her rival Andrei Gyurov received 39.4 per cent; earlier, the Novinite news agency had reported that Gyurov had conceded defeat.
The President of Bulgaria is elected by universal suffrage for a five-year term and primarily performs a representative role; however, he or she holds the power to veto laws, appoints a caretaker government in the circumstances provided for by the Constitution, and serves as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
EU Socialists: “Congratulations to Yotova, an experienced and pro-European leader”
“Congratulations, President Yotova, on your landslide victory and on becoming the first woman to hold this office. The Bulgarian people have placed their trust in an experienced, pro-European leader who is committed to security, social justice and solidarity. A great victory for the Socialist family.” This was posted on social media by Iratxe García Pérez, chair of the Socialist Group in the European Parliament.
