Sofia Mayor Party Wins by Narrow Margin in Bulgaria's MEP Vote - Exit Poll

Politics » BULGARIA IN EU | May 20, 2007, Sunday // 00:00
Bulgaria: Sofia Mayor Party Wins by Narrow Margin in Bulgaria's MEP Vote - Exit Poll Sofia mayor Boyko Borisov did not give voters a clear European program, but provided a surfeit of threats to smash the ruling three-party ruling coalition. Photo by Yuliana Nikolova (Sofia Photo Agency)

The recently - hatched right - wing formation, informally led by Sofia mayor Boyko Borisov, surprisingly advanced ahead of the ruling Socialist party with 24% of the vote, final exit polls show.

The Socialist Party follows closely behind with 22.5% of the vote, Gallup agency said.

Another three parties made their way to the European Parliament - the ethnic Turkish party, their arch enemies the nationalist Attack and the centrist party of former king Simeon.

The big question mark remains over the showing of the right-wing party the Union of Democratic Forces, as it is unclear whether it will pass the 5.66% threshold and end up with one seat.

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