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Union of Democratic Forces

Съюз на демократичните сили Sŭyuz na demokratichnite sili

Christian democracyConservatismNational conservatismAnti-communismPro-EuropeanismCentre-rightRight-wing
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Overview

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Leadership

Chairmen of the Coordination Council: Zhelyu Zhelev (1989–1990) Petar Beron (1990) Filip Dimitrov (1990–1994) Ivan Kostov (1994–1997)

Chairmen and Chairwomen of the unified party: Ivan Kostov (1997–2001) Ekaterina Mihailova (2001–2002) Nadezhda Mihailova (2002–2005) Petar Stoyanov (2005–2007) Plamen Yurukov (2007–2008) Martin Dimitrov (2008–2012) Emil Kabaivanov (2012–2013) Bozhidar Lukarski (2013–2018) Rumen Hristov (2018–2026) Iliya Lazarov (2026–present)

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Sources & maintenance
  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_of_Democratic_Forces_(Bulgaria)
Record ID: bgSDSLast edited August 2026