Bulgaria's President Rumen Radev announces his resignation but hints at contesting upcoming elections amid ongoing political turmoil.

President Rumen Radev has formally submitted his resignation to the Constitutional Court, marking an unprecedented move in the modern political history of Bulgaria. The court must confirm the resignation, though the Basic Law does not specify a precise deadline for the ruling.

Ahmed Dogan, the honorary chairman of the Alliance for Rights and Freedoms (APS), has become the first political leader to publicly indicate support for the outgoing president, Rumen Radev, in his forthcoming political project. Following Radev’s announcement, Dogan congratulated the president on what he described as a decisive and bold move.

The political landscape in Bulgaria is entering uncharted territory following President Rumen Radev’s resignation, with key questions arising about his future role, potential parliamentary majority, and the allies who may back him. Sociologist Evelina Slavkova from Trend highlighted that the process of appointing an acting prime minister has likely been paused due to the pending Constitutional Court ruling and the president’s decision to step down.