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Bulgarians hold fourth election in 18 months amid turmoil

Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, center left, leader of "We Continue the Change," is comforted by a supporter after conceding defeat late Sunday in capital Sofia, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," addresses media conceding defeat in Sofia, Bulgaria, late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, left, flanked by Asen Vasilev of "We Continue the Change," walk near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We Continue the Change," walks near Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Sofia, Bulgaria, after conceding defeat late Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-right GERB party of ex-premier Boyko Borissov, a party blamed for presiding over years of corruption, will be the likely winner of the country's parliamentary election. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", smiles after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote at a polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov casts his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", speaks to the media after casting his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, left, leaves the polling station after casting his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Former Bulgarian Prime Minister Boyko Borisov leaves the polling station after casting his ballot in the town of Bankya, Bulgaria, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Visar Kryeziu) Kiril Petkov, leader of "We continue the change", casts his vote at the polling stations in Sofia , Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election marked by a raging war nearby, political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union’s poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Voters wait to cast their vote at the opening of the polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A man casts his vote on a machine at the opening of the polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A priest holds his ballot in a polling station in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) Election committee members set up voting machines at the opening of the polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A Bulgarian casts his vote on a machine at the opening of the polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A voter leaves a polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova) A priest casts his vote at the opening of the polling stations in Sofia, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Bulgarians on Sunday cast their ballots in a general election – the fourth in 18 months - marked by a raging war nearby, by political instability, and economic hardships in the European Union poorest member. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)