If the Elections in Bulgaria Were Held Today, GERB Would Lead by Double Over WCC-DB

A recent "Alpha Research" poll conducted between January 15 and 20, 2025, reveals that GERB still holds a strong lead in Bulgaria's political landscape, outpacing the second-place WCC-DB by a wide margin. The survey, which sampled 1,000 adult Bulgarians, indicates that if elections were held today GERB leads with 26.0%, followed by "We Continue the Change-Democratic Bulgaria" (WCC-DB) at 13.4%. Other parties' standings include "Revival" at 13.1%, DPS-New Beginning (Peevski) at 10.8%, the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) at 8%, DPS-Dogan at 7.5%, "There Is Such a People" (TISP) at 6.2%, and "Morality, Unity, Honor" (MECH) at 4%.

The poll also found that 69% of Bulgarians favor a "regular government," with only 19% preferring elections as an alternative. As for the newly formed "Zhelyazkov" government, it enjoys a relatively positive reception, with 39% expressing favorable views, while 29% hold negative opinions.

Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's trust is more divided, with 29% trusting him, compared to 26% who distrust him. Notably, 46% of respondents have yet to form an opinion about him. Sociologists note that the end of the political crisis and the potential for long-term public goals offer a strong starting position for the government, despite the complexities of the current coalition.

Boyko Borissov, the leader of GERB, continues to have the highest trust rating among Bulgarian political figures, despite significant distrust. His trust stands at 24.4%, though 49.4% of Bulgarians express distrust toward him. Other political figures fare less favorably, with Kiril Petkov and Asen Vassilev both holding just 10.4% and 10.3% trust, respectively, while each has high levels of distrust (68.4% and 68.2%, respectively). Atanas Atanasov's trust...