Sociologist Yuri Aslanov says Bulgaria's government collapsed after massive street protests forced politicians to bail, and another snap election looks inevitable. The ruling party couldn't handle the heat from citizens demanding accountability and clean governance, though the timing and outcome stay fuzzy with potential wild cards like President Radev's rumored political project and the euro rollout shaking things up.
Aslanov figures the BSP and Slavi Trifonov's crew are toast because they backed the unpopular coalition, while PP-DB might score some points for riding the protest wave even though protesters aren't exactly treating them like heroes. If Radev jumps into the race himself instead of endorsing some puppet candidate, the whole game changes completely and shifts the power balance across the board.
Aslanov figures the BSP and Slavi Trifonov's crew are toast because they backed the unpopular coalition, while PP-DB might score some points for riding the protest wave even though protesters aren't exactly treating them like heroes. If Radev jumps into the race himself instead of endorsing some puppet candidate, the whole game changes completely and shifts the power balance across the board.
