Eurosceptic Radev poised for majority in Bulgarian election – Europe live

Former president looks likely to take power following eighth election in five yearsThe latest results, after more than 91% of votes were counted, confirm that Radev will have an absolute majority in the new parliament as he appears to be on course for some 130 seats in the 240-seat parliament.AFP notes that the landslide victory marks the first outright parliamentary majority for a single formation in Bulgaria since 1997 when a centre-right, pro-European grouping won. Continue reading...