Bulgaria president calls early poll after protests

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Bulgaria president calls early poll after protests

February 28, 2013 10:29 AM

Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev speaks during a news conference in Sofia on February 21, 2013. AFP PHOTO/ NIKOLAY DOYCHINOV

SOFIA: Bulgaria's president said on Thursday an early election would be held on May 12, seeking a way out of a political crisis that may undermine the Balkan country's economic stability.

Prime Minister Boiko Borisov resigned last week after nationwide protests against high electricity prices, and plans to cut prices and revoke the distribution licence of Czech utility CEZ could deter other investors.

All major Bulgarian parties have said they do not want to form a government in the current parliament.

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Bulgaria's president said on Thursday an early election would be held on May 12, seeking a way out of a political crisis that may undermine the Balkan country's economic stability.

	Bulgarian president tries to break election stalemate

	Largest Bulgarian party will not try to form government

	Bulgaria's opposition boycotts parliament as protests rage

	Bulgaria rightists seek to cobble together government

	Thousands stage new protests in Bulgaria despite PM's apology

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