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After Orbán’s Ouster, a New Euroskeptic Takes Power in Bulgaria

Rumen Radev has praised Hungary’s strongman, but insists he’s ready to cooperate with the EU.

Rumen Radev, then Bulgarian president, in Sofia in May 2025.

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On Saturday, Hungary got a new premier who has pledged to unwind the corruption of his predecessor, Viktor Orbán. The day before, Bulgaria got a new premier who has praised Orbán and endorses many of his positions. Bloomberg News’ Bulgaria correspondent Slav Okov explains the situation. Plus: See how quickly artificial intelligence might displace jobs , why AI enthusiasts are gobbling up Mac minis (free link) and how a high-end art fair where everything costs $0 is good for artists.

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