Bulgaria Gears Up for April 19 Parliamentary Elections: A Look at Registered Parties and Coalitions
Bulgaria is preparing for early parliamentary elections on April 19, 2026, with a diverse range of political parties and coalitions having registered to participate. As of March 3, 2026, the Central Election Commission (CEC) has received documents from twelve parties and eight coalitions , with a final registration deadline of March 4.
Registered Parties and Coalitions
The following parties and coalitions have officially registered with the CEC to contest the upcoming elections:
- Coalition: MY BULGARIA
- Coalition: GERB-SDS
- Party: RESISTS
- Party: THERE ARE SUCH PEOPLE
- Party: PEOPLE’S PARTY THE TRUTH AND ONLY THE TRUTH
- Party: REVIVAL
- Party: MAJESTY
- Coalition: THIRD OF MARCH
- Party: NATIONAL MOVEMENT REBELLIOUS BULGARIA
- Party: GREEN PARTY
- Coalition: BLUE BULGARIA
- Party: DIRECT DEMOCRACY
- Coalition: BSP – UNITED LEFT
- Party: MOVEMENT FOR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
- Coalition: PROGRESSIVE BULGARIA
- Party: BULGARIA CAN
- Coalition: ALLIANCE FOR RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS
- Coalition: OUT OF THE EU AND NATO
- Party: THE RIGHT
- Coalition: SHINE
- Party: NATION
- Coalition: ANTI-CORRUPTION BLOCK
Key Contenders and Recent Developments
The GERB-SDS coalition, led by Boyko Borisov, remains a leading political force in Bulgaria . Recent polling suggests that, in the event of early elections, GERB-SDS could garner approximately 27.4% of the vote . The Movement for Rights and Freedoms-New Beginning currently holds the second position with 17.5% support.
The coalition landscape is as well notable for the participation of the “Progressive Bulgaria” coalition, formed by resigned President Rumen Radev, utilizing mandates from the Social Democrats, Our People, and the Social Democratic Party . Other coalitions include “Shine,” led by Nikolay Popov, and the “Anti-Corruption Block,” comprising several parties focused on combating corruption.
Registration Process and Timeline
The GERB-SDS coalition submitted its registration documents to the CEC on February 25, 2026, expressing confidence in its prospects for the upcoming elections . Rosen Zhelyazkov, a former Prime Minister and current MP, stated the coalition is approaching the campaign with “calmness and self-confidence,” citing the positive economic performance of Bulgaria in 2025.
Looking Ahead
With the registration period closing on March 4, the stage is now set for a competitive election campaign. Voters will have a wide range of options to choose from as Bulgaria navigates its political future. The results of the April 19 elections will be closely watched, as they will shape the country’s political landscape and policy direction in the coming years.