Patriotic Front (Bulgaria, 2014)
Patriotic Front Патриотичен фронт | |
|---|---|
| Spokesperson | Krasimir Karakachanov, Valeri Simeonov |
| Founded | 3 August 2014 |
| Headquarters | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Ideology | National conservatism National liberalism Bulgarian nationalism Social liberalism Euroscepticism Populism Pro-Western |
| Political position | Right-wing to far-right[1] |
| European Parliament group | European Conservatives and Reformists[2] |
| Colours | White, Green, Red (Bulgarian national colours) |
| National Assembly | 18 / 240
|
| European Parliament | 1 / 17
|
The Patriotic Front (Bulgarian Патриотичен фронт) is a nationalist electoral alliance in Bulgaria around the political parties IMRO – Bulgarian National Movement (IMRO) and National Front for the Salvation of Bulgaria (NFSB).[3]
History
The former ran as part of an electoral alliance led by the political party Bulgaria Without Censorship (BBT) during the 2014 European parliamentary election, where both allied parties won a seat in the European parliament. The signing of a coalition agreement between IMRO and NFSB marks the end of the BBT-IMRO coalition. The Coalition agreement of the Patriotic Front was signed on 3 August 2014[4] and states its purpose to be for: "a revival of the Bulgarian economy, a fight against monopolies, achieving modern education and healthcare and a fair and uncorrupt judiciary."[3]
The members of the alliance are - PROUD,[5] National Ideal for Unity,[6] Middle European Class,[7] Association Patriot,[8] Undivided Bulgaria,[9] National Movement BG Patriot,[10][11] Union of the Patriotic Forces "Defense", National Association of Alternate Soldiery "For the Honor of epaulette",[12] National Movement for the Salvation of the Fatherland[13] and National Democratic Party.[14]
Elections
The coalition's electoral debut is on the early 2014 parliamentary election.
Statistics
| Election | # of seats won | # of total votes | % of popular vote | rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 19 | 239,101 | 7.29% | 5th |
See also
Further reading
- Clive Leviev-Sawyer (4 August 2014). "Just when you thought it could not get weirder: meet Bulgaria's Patriotic Front". Independent Balkan News Agency.
References
- ^ http://m.novinite.com/articles/163881/GERB+to+Seek+Support+from+Reformist+Bloc,+Patriotic+Front
- ^ "Бареков и Джамбазки отиват при консерваторите в ЕП". bnews.bg. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Two Bulgarian Nationalist Parties Team Up for Early Elections". Novinite.com. Sofia News Agency. Retrieved 4 August 2014.
- ^ НФСБ и ВМРО подписаха коалиция „Патриотичен фронт”
- ^ Слави Бинев закри ГОРД
- ^ Партиите "НФСБ" и "НИЕ" си стиснаха ръцете
- ^ "Средна европейска класа" обяви "безкористна подкрепа" за програмата на НФСБ
- ^ Обединението около НФСБ включи и сдружение "Патриот" на бивши депутати от "Атака"
- ^ НФСБ и „Целокупна България” се обединиха
- ^ НД „БГ патриот“ подкрепя ВМРО
- ^ Патриотичният фронт получи подкрепата на „БГ Патриот“
- ^ Патриотични организации подкрепят ВМРО
- ^ ПП НДСО се присъедини към Патриотичния фронт
- ^ НДП се присъедини към Патриотичния фронт
 | This article about a Bulgarian political party is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |