BULGARIA’S POLITICAL LANDSCAPE IN 2023: POPULIST PARTIES BELOW 20% SUPPORT
The Authoritarian Populism Index 2024, published by Timbro and EPICENTER and presented in Bulgaria by the Institute for Market Economics, provides insights into Europe's political landscape, with Bulgaria offering a distinct pattern as support for populist parties dropped below 20% in 2023, contrary to the continental trend. While countries like Hungary, Italy, and France exhibit significant backing for populist factions, Bulgaria's political sphere shows a shift with the rise of the Revival party, signaling evolving dynamics despite relatively low overall support for populist parties.