The Authoritarian Populism Index for 2024, published by TIMBRO and EPICENTER, reveals a steady rise in support for authoritarian parties in Europe, reaching an all-time high of 26.9% in 2023, with concerns raised about the erosion of democracy and human rights by populist governments and their detrimental economic policies. Despite varying levels of support across EU countries, Bulgaria stands out with significant growth in populist party votes over the past decade, particularly highlighted by the emergence of Vazrazhdane, indicating a trend contrary to the overall European pattern.