Over Half a Million Bulgarians Open to Selling Their Vote, Survey Finds

The issue of vote buying, controlled voting, and measures to prevent them often resurfaces ahead of elections. However, it has emerged with heightened intensity in the lead-up to Bulgaria’s seventh consecutive early parliamentary elections. Investigative reports, actions by the Ministry of Interior, and political disclosures have all shed light on the extent of the problem, which is becoming increasingly pressing as voter turnout in the country continues to decline....