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Moldova's pro-EU incumbent Maia Sandu on Sunday won a tense presidential runoff, beating her rival backed by a pro-Russian party in what she described as a "lesson in democracy."

The election in the ex-Soviet republic that lies sandwiched between war-torn Ukraine and the European Union has been overshadowed by allegations of meddling by Moscow.

The pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane), led by Kostadin Kostadinov, has secured a decisive victory in the Bulgarian elections in Russia, according to data from the Central Election Commission (CEC) with 98.47% of the votes counted as of 7:00 a.m. today. "Revival" received 56.72% of the vote from Bulgarian citizens in the Russian Federation.

According to the Austrian newspaper Der Standard, the pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) has the potential to become the second-largest political force in Bulgaria following the upcoming elections on October 27. This shift could pave the way for closer ties with Russia.

The proposal for a "foreign agents" law, introduced by the pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazdhane) and modeled after a similar Russian law, failed in its first reading within a parliamentary committee focused on culture and media. The bill garnered support solely from deputies aligned with Kostadin Kostadinov's party.

In a recent statement from the parliamentary podium, Kostadin Kostadinov, chairman of the right-wing, pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) expressed serious concerns about Bulgaria's military and national sovereignty.

The European Commission (EC) has expressed its general disapproval of any unjustified limitations on democratic values and fundamental freedoms, in response to a new draft law proposed by Bulgaria's right-wing, pro-Russian party "Revival." The bill, which suggests registering individuals and organizations as "foreign agents" if they receive over 1,000 leva (500 euros) from abroad annually, has

The political party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane) has introduced a bill on foreign agents to the National Assembly, according to their press center. This proposed legislation mandates the registration of all individuals and organizations, including politicians and political parties, that receive foreign funding. The party aims to advance this bill in the fourth parliament.

"Politico" described the passage of a new law in Bulgaria as a "black day for LGBT rights." The legislation, introduced by the far-right pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane), received unexpected support from pro-European parties, raising concerns.

On Wednesday, participants in a joint parliamentary committee meeting on demographic policy and youth and sports called for the immediate adoption of a "foreign agents" law, which would restrict the activities of civil organizations in Bulgaria. Both committees are led by the pro-Russian party "Revival" (Vazrazhdane).

Michael O'Flaherty, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, has urged Bulgarian President Rumen Radev not to approve the newly passed law banning the discussion of LGBTQ+ topics in schools. O'Flaherty made this appeal via a post on the "X" platform on Monday.