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Trend Survey: Half of Bulgarians prefer the current government over new elections

Infographic by Research Center Trend

Nearly half of Bulgarians prefer the cabinet to continue governing over the alternative of new elections. However, the majority does not believe that Rosen Zhelyazkov’s cabinet will complete a full term, indicates data of a representative survey by Research Center Trend, commissioned by "24 Chasa" daily.

The government’s approval rating has slightly decreased from 29% to 27%. Its disapproval rating has risen from 44% in February to 50% in March. The parliament’s disapproval rating remains at 15%. Despite the prevailing dissatisfaction with the government's work, 46% of respondents prefer the cabinet to continue governing. Only 30% want new elections. 55% of respondents doubt the cabinet will have a full term.

There is no change in electoral attitudes. GERB-SDS is the leading political force. It has the support of 26.7% of respondents.




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