Bulgaria — GERB & Delyan Peevski

Bulgaria — GERB: Bulgaria — GERB, led by Boyko Borisov, is a pro-European party that previously led the government. It is expected to come second in the election, and its leader has stated the party will not enter any coalitions, suggesting a role as constructive opposition.

Delyan Peevski: Delyan Peevski, heading the DPS party, has been sanctioned for corruption by the United States and United Kingdom. Rumen Radev has ruled out cooperation with him, highlighting the anti-corruption focus of the election.

Bulgaria — GERB: The Bulgaria — GERB party led the previous governing coalition in Bulgaria, which resigned due to anti-corruption protests, contributing to the country's political crisis.

Delyan Peevski: Delyan Peevski is a politician and oligarch under U.S. and U.K. sanctions, whose MRF New Beginning party has supported the outgoing Bulgaria — GERB-led coalition.