Bulgaria’s parliamentary elections are an important event in the country’s political landscape, determining the composition of the National Assembly and shaping the nation’s future. The parliamentary seats in the Bulgarian Parliament have been contested fiercely by political parties over the years, with different parties gaining or losing ground in each election cycle. Here, we present a visual representation of the parliamentary seats won by each political party in Bulgaria from 2014 to 9 June 2024. The chart and table include the party names and the number of seats each party took in the parliament after each election, providing a snapshot of the political landscape in Bulgaria over the past 10 years.
Elections data suggests a general downward trend in voter turnout over the past few years, with a brief increase in April 2023 before hitting a low in June 2024. This decline might indicate various factors, such as voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the available political choices. The slight increase in April 2023 shows there are moments when voter engagement can be revived, but the overall trend points to a need for measures to boost voter confidence and participation in the electoral process.
Here is a summary and commentary on the observed trends:
- April 2021: The voter turnout was relatively high at 51%. This indicates significant public interest and participation in the elections during this period.
- July 2021: Voter turnout declined significantly to 42%. This sharp decrease might suggest voter fatigue or dissatisfaction with the political process.
- November 2021: The turnout further declined to 40%, continuing the downward trend from the previous period.
- October 2022: Voter turnout dropped slightly again to 39%. This consistent decrease over the past elections points to a possible growing apathy or disenchantment among the electorate.
- April 2023: There was a slight rebound in voter turnout to 41%, indicating a modest revival in voter engagement.
- June 2024: The turnout fell significantly to 34%, the lowest in the observed periods. This sharp decline could reflect increasing voter disinterest or other factors influencing voter participation.
