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GERB remains the first political force, Trump and Putin most popular among Bulgarians

Data of new sociological survey reveals public sentiment about Bulgarian and world politicians

Photo: Market Links

The new Bulgarian government headed by Rosen Zhelyazkov enjoys 27% of public trust. This is shown by a representative survey by Market Links, commissioned by bTV.  Distrust in the cabinet has increased from 42% to 46% compared to February. 

Trust in the Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has fallen to 49%, and distrust in him is 33%. Trust in Prime Minister Zhelyazkov is 26% and remains stable, says sociologist Dobromir Zhivkov. 

Trust in the parliamentary parties has not changed dramatically. GERB-SDS is supported by 22.6% of respondents. “We Continue the Change – Democratic Bulgaria” is gaining 14%. 

DPS- New Beginning is the third force with 11.8 percent. “Vazrazhdane” has 11.4% support. DPS-DPS have 6.6%, BSP – 6% and MECH party has 4.3%, ITN party gets 3.8 of the respondents’ trust. 

The most trusted world leaders among Bulgarians are the US and Russian presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin with 30% and 29%. 

They are followed by French President Emmanuel Macron with 21% and Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky with 18% support.



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