Revival (Bulgarian political party)
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Revival Възраждане | |
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Leader | Kostadin Kostadinov |
Founded | 2 August 2014 |
Split from | IMRO–BNM |
Headquarters | Hristo Botev blvd. 111, Sofia |
Membership | 7000 |
Ideology | |
Political position | Far-right[7][8] |
Colors | Black Gold |
Slogan | "Trust in Bulgaria!" (Bulgarian: "Повярвай в България!") |
National Assembly | 27 / 240 |
European Parliament | 0 / 17 |
Municipalities | 1 / 265 |
Website | |
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Revival (Bulgarian: Възраждане, romanized: Vazrazhdane) is an ultranationalist political party in Bulgaria, founded in August 2014. Its chairman is Kostadin Kostadinov. The party is defined by various analysts and media as anti-EU, anti-American and pro-Russian.
History
In June 2014, Kostadin Kostadinov told media that on 2 August in the same year, in the city of Pliska there would be held a Constituent Assembly which was to create the party "Revival". The initiators choose the day that is the celebrated anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising.[9][10] Kostadinov founded the party after he became unhappy following Krasimir Karakachanov's reelection as leader of IMRO-BNM in 2012.
The party entered the Bulgarian parliament after the 2021 general election gaining 13 seats. A member of Revival's parliamentary group left them in June 2022.[11]
The party has promoted conspiracy theories regarding COVID-19 and had strong reservations regarding COVID-19 vaccines.[12]
Leadership
- Kostadin Kostadinov – Chairman
- Velislav Hristov – Vice chairman
- Petar Petrov – Vice chairman
- Tsoncho Ganev – Vice chairman
- Nikolay Drenchev – Secretary
Election results
National Assembly elections
Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Status |
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2017 | 37,896 | 1.11% (#11) | 0 / 240
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New | Extra-parliamentary |
Apr 2021 | 78,395 | 2.41% (#9) | 0 / 240
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0 | Extra-parliamentary |
Jul 2021 | 82,147 | 2.97% (#8) | 0 / 240
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0 | Extra-parliamentary |
Nov 2021 | 127,568 | 4.86% (#7) | 13 / 240
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13 | Opposition |
2022 | 254,925 | 10.17% (#4) | 27 / 240
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14 | TBA |
European Parliament elections
Election | # of seats won | # of total votes | # of votes from abroad | % of popular vote | Rank |
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2019 | 0 / 17
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20,319 | 1,025 | 1.04% | 13th |
See also
References
- ^ "Bulgarian Ultranationalists Protest Government's Coronavirus Measures". Radio Free Europe. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Ultra-nationalist party stages anti-government protest in Sofia". Reuters. 14 May 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ a b Kolchev, Vasil (18 November 2021). "Bulgaria's general election outcome boosts chances to break political stalemate - Moody's". SeeNews.
- ^ a b Dzhambazova, Boryana (20 June 2022). "Bulgaria's government faces collapse this week". Politico. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ "Bulgaria government collapses after no-confidence vote". Deutsche Welle. 22 June 2022. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Paunova, Polina (22 November 2021). "It Denies COVID And Wants Out Of NATO And The EU. Now Bulgaria's Pro-Kremlin, Far-Right Revival Party Is In Parliament". Radio Free Europe. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Todorov, Svetoslav (26 January 2022). "Risks of Revival: The Bulgarian Far-Right's Latest Incarnation". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ Petrova, Valentina; McGrath, Stephen. "Bulgaria's no-confidence vote could hamper EU expansion". Associated Press. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
- ^ ""Нова националистическа партия учредяват в Плиска"" (in Bulgarian). cross.bg. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ^ ""Костадин Костадинов слага началото на нова партия"" (in Bulgarian). utre.bg. Retrieved 15 March 2017.
- ^ "Елена Гунчева напуска Народното събрание и "Възраждане"". BNT. 24 June 2022. Retrieved 13 July 2022.
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External links
- (in Bulgarian) Official website
- Eastern European political party stubs
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- Nationalist parties in Bulgaria
- Right-wing populism in Bulgaria
- Right-wing populist parties
- Eurosceptic parties in Bulgaria
- Conservative parties in Bulgaria
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