""I'm a firm believer in the parliamentary republic. I'm a firm believer in the democratic process. I want to turn what was expressed in the protest into laws and into rules.""
""Many Bulgarians born around the turn of the millennium hope their country can surf on the protests' wave and finally, after years of political turbulence, take a decisive step towards a more democratic, pro-European and corruption-free future.""
Anna Bodakova, a 23-year-old sociology graduate, is campaigning to become an MP in Bulgaria's general election. She participated in mass protests against government corruption, leading to the resignation of the prime minister. Bodakova represents the pro-European PP-DB coalition and believes in the democratic process. As Bulgarians prepare to vote for the eighth time in five years, many hope for a shift towards a more democratic and corruption-free future, despite the rising influence of former president Rumen Radev, who has pro-Russian views.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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