PACE Delegation Praises Bulgarian Elections as Transparent and Well-Organized

The leader of the delegation from the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE), Oleksiy Goncharenko, praised Bulgaria's recent elections, stating that they were well-prepared, transparent, and conducted in a free manner. Goncharenko, a member of Ukraine's parliament and the president of PACE's Committee on Migration, Refugees, and Displaced Persons, made these remarks during a media briefing following the observation of Bulgaria's elections for the National Assembly and the European Parliament.

The delegation emphasized that the elections in Bulgaria were characterized by freedom and competitiveness, providing voters with a diverse range of choices. However, Goncharenko also highlighted a significant challenge stemming from low voter turnout and fatigue due to consecutive elections, indicating a level of public distrust in political representatives.