Leader of Movement for Rights and Freedoms
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Under U.S. and UK sanctions; key target of anti-corruption protests
Bulgaria has had five presidents in its 33-year post-communist history. None resigned before completing their term—until Rumen Radev stepped down on January 23, 2026. His departure elevated Vice President Iliana Iotova to become Bulgaria's first female head of state, a historic milestone overshadowed by the deepest political instability the country has faced since the fall of communism.
Updated Feb 6
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