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Ursula von der Leyen congratulated Iliana Iotova on her presidential election victory in Bulgaria, emphasizing the importance of EU-Bulgaria cooperation. Iotova won with over 58% of the votes, significantly ahead of her opponent. In her victory speech, she thanked voters and criticized negative campaigning, pledging to remain an independent leader focused on dialogue and stability. Iotova highlighted her positive campaign approach and the need for collaborative politics in Bulgaria.