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"Progressive Bulgaria's leader Rumen Radev criticised European countries, saying that Europe had become a victim of its own 'ambitious' plan and needed 'pragmatic actions' amid rising global tensions, while talking to the press in Sofia on Sunday. "What Europe needs right now is again critical thinking, pragmatic actions, and good results, especially building a new security architecture and [...] recover its industrial power and competitiveness," Radev suggested. He vowed to continue the 'European path', adding that a strong Bulgaria was critical for a stronger region. "It needs pragmatism because Europe has fallen victim to its own ambition to be a moral leader in a world without rules," he proclaimed. The statement comes as Progressive Bulgaria is expected to win the parliamentary elections. Following his resignation from the presidency in January to lead this political movement, Radev has managed to break the years-long deadlock that saw Bulgaria go to the polls eight times in five years. According to final exit polls by Alpha Research and Trend, Progressive Bulgaria has secured a commanding lead of over 38 percent of the vote, leaving the long-dominant GERB-UDF (GERB and Union of Democratic Forces) trailing in second place with roughly 15.5 percent of total votes. This win marks a personal triumph for Radev, who campaigned on a platform of "cleansing the state from the oligarchic model" and promising a 'fresh start' for the EU's poorest member. "This is a victory of hope over distrust; this is a victory of freedom over fear and, finally," he declared. While the coalition fell short of an absolute majority, its dominance in parliament is clear, with projections suggesting it will hold around 109 seats. Despite concerns over Radev's foreign policy stance, with critics often labelling him as Moscow-friendly, the party leader faces the monumental task of forming a stable government in a parliament where his coalition will need at least one partner to govern."
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