2013 Bulgarian Parliamentary Election - Sunday May 12,2013

The Parliamentary Elections(240 seats) are being held following the Resignation of Prime Minister Boyko Borisov's Govt following Nationwide Protests over high power prices, the low standard of living and corruption.

А caretaker Govt was appointed on March 13,2013 by President Rosen Plevneliev to serve until the elections.

Some 6.9 million eligible voters chose among candidates from 36 parties.

Parties have to win at least 4 per cent of the votes to get seats in 240-seat Parliament, and three parties in addition to GERB and the Socialists are expected to do that

Exit poll said former Prime Minister Boiko Borisov’s GERB party won 30.1 %of the votes, with the Socialists second at 26.1%