The population in Bulgaria is shrinking and according to the United Nations only about three million people will live in our country by the end of this century.
On the 30th of September, Slovakia held its parliament elections. These elections questioned the country’s pro-West beliefs and principles. The fear of three-time ex-Prime Minister Robert Fico and his party, SMER, became a reality.
A thing that is discussed a lot around elections time in Bulgaria is the Roma community and vote buying. One persistent narrative is the notion of the controlled and bought Roma vote, which has been touted by some as being crucial in determining the results of Bulgarian elections.