Bulgarian government formally resigns in wake of election loss

‘Bulgaria’s center-right government has formally resigned, three days after Prime Minister Boyko Borisov announced that he will quit following the defeat of a candidate backed by the ruling party in the presidential election.
“The results clearly show that the ruling coalition no longer holds the majority,” pro-West Borisov said on November 13, adding, “I apologize to those who supported us. I thought I was doing the right thing.”
The ruling party’s candidate, Tsetska Tsacheva, was beaten by Rumen Radev, who enjoys the backing of Socialists and is perceived as pro-Russia.
Bulgaria’s presidency is a largely ceremonial post, but the president is still a respected figure with some powers.’
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