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The pro-Putin ex-pilot poised to become the EU’s worst nightmare

Summary
A pro-Russian ex-fighter pilot is the favourite to win elections in Bulgaria, prompting fears of a new Viktor Orbán who could undermine European unity over Ukraine.

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Bulgaria chooses: Will Russia's friend Radev become a new strong man in Sofia? The favourite makes it clear: He will not be an EU horror based on Viktor Orbán's example.

·Berlin, Germany
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Brussels fears that Rumen Radev, favorite of the office of the next Bulgarian Prime Minister, could become his next Viktor Orbán.

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The former fighter pilot Rumen Radew is the favourite. He expresses himself cremally friendly. But in order to become the new Orbán of the EU, he probably lacks the power.

·Frankfurt, Germany
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Frankfurter Allgemeine broke the news in Frankfurt, Germany on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
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