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Andrei Gyurov lost the presidential elections in Bulgaria to Iliana Iotova, who secured a significant victory with 57.4% of the votes. Gyurov, representing the anti-Radev camp, garnered only 39.6%. His defeat strengthens Rumen Radev's political control. Gyurov, an economist with a pro-Western stance, criticized Radev's administration for authoritarian tendencies and for not openly condemning Russian aggression. Despite controversies surrounding his past, including a corruption investigation, he was appointed interim prime minister by Iotova in 2026. The election results reflect a clear divide in foreign policy perspectives between Gyurov and Iotova, with Gyurov advocating for stronger ties with Ukraine and NATO.