The centre-right GERB party of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borissov is the likely winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary election, after exit poll results showed it placing first on Sunday.
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00:00The centre-right GERB party of former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boiko Borisov is the likely
00:07winner of Bulgaria's parliamentary elections, according to exit polls.
00:12Initial results are expected Monday, but it could take days before final official results
00:17are announced.
00:19If these results confirm the exit poll, Borisov will be handed a mandate to form his fourth
00:23cabinet.
00:25It appears, however, that it will be an uphill task for him to find allies to form a governing
00:29coalition in a fragmented parliament.
00:32Voter fatigue and disillusionment with politician has created an environment where radical political
00:37voices, aided by widespread Russian disinformation, are successfully undermining public support
00:42for the democratic process and boosting the popularity of pro-Russian and far-right groups.
00:48There was no clear winner in the latest vote held in June, and the seven groups elected
00:52to the fragmented legislature were unable to put together a viable coalition.