Seven Parties Enter the 51st National Assembly: Market Links Survey

Seven parties are set to enter the 51st Bulgarian National Assembly, according to data from a national survey funded and conducted jointly by bTV and "Market LINKS." The survey was conducted among 1,014 individuals aged 18 and over between October 15-20, utilizing face-to-face interviews and online questionnaires.

Survey Results:

• GERB-SDS leads with 24% support.
• We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria follows with 14.1%.
• "Revival" ranks third with 13.1%.
• The Alliance for Rights and Freedoms holds the fourth position with 8.3% support.
• "The Movement for Rights and Freedoms - New Beginning " has 7.2%, followed by
• "BSP - United Left" with 7% and
• "There Is Such a People" with 4.6%.
• The "Greatness" party is close to the 4% barrier at 3.6%, while
• "Blue Bulgaria" and MECH remain below the threshold with 2.8% and 1.6%, respectively.
• "I do not support anyone" is selected by 2.1%, while "I have not decided" accounts for 9.7%.

According to sociologist Dobromir Zhivkov, the difference between PP-DB and "Revival" is minimal, and the second place is not definitively determined. He comments that the protest vote is directed toward "Revival" by uncertain voters.

Additionally, the "Alliance for Rights and Freedoms" and "DPS - New Beginning" have close results, with the gap between them narrowing.

Regarding purchased votes, Zhivkov noted that expectations should not be underestimated and warned of voter mobilization in specific regions.

Voter Turnout: According to the survey, 37% of respondents indicated their readiness to vote in the upcoming elections on October 27. However, Zhivkov emphasized that the...