Progresivna Balgariya
Progressive Bulgaria
Progressive Bulgaria
No affiliated group in the European Parliament
Change of +1.9 since last election
+1.9 in the last 3 months
The party's foundation rests on the values of social liberalism and pro-European progressivism. PB embraces a philosophy that inextricably links individual freedom with social responsibility. It defines the state and nation not through ethnic homogeneity, but through an inclusive, rule-of-law-based concept of citizenship. The party is driven by the vision of liberating Bulgaria from post-socialist legacies and entrenched oligarchic structures. For PB, true progress means establishing Western standards in civil rights, transparency, and equal opportunities.
At the top of PB's agenda is a radical overhaul of the justice system, designed to effectively combat corruption. The party advocates for substantial investments in education and digitalization to modernize the economy. Its policies are primarily aimed at urban, young, and well-educated demographics, as well as the middle class grappling with market distortions. Simultaneously, through progressive social policies and the strengthening of minority rights, PB seeks to engage socially disadvantaged groups and overcome the country's deep societal divisions.
Within the Bulgarian party system, PB operates as a system-critical reform force, challenging the status quo maintained by established elites. Its strategy centers on the unconditional strengthening of democratic institutions and the independence of the judiciary. While serving as a driving force for European integration and modernization in parliament, PB navigates a constant tension: it is viewed by some as a vital innovator, yet by more conservative factions as a threat to traditional values.
Total Duration: 3 months • 1 week • 4 days
Total Duration: 3 months • 1 week • 4 days
Total Duration: -
The party participated in government for 1% of the legislative period.
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