Volya (Bulgarian political party)
Volya Воля | |
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Leader | Veselin Mareshki |
Founded | 15 July 2007 |
Headquarters | Varna, Bulgaria |
Ideology |
Bulgarian nationalism[1] Right-wing populism[2] Russophilia[2] Anti-corruption[2] Patriotism[2] Soft Euroscepticism |
Political position | Centre-right (self-declared) |
European affiliation | Movement for a Europe of Nations and Freedom |
Colours | Light blue, Light red |
National Assembly |
12 / 240
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European Parliament |
0 / 17
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Website | |
volia.bg volya.bg | |
Volya[3][4] (Bulgarian: Воля; before 2016 was known as Dnes, before that as Liberal Alliance), is a populist political party in Bulgaria. The name of the party means "Will".[2]
History
The party was founded by Veselin Mareshki on 15 July 2007 as Liberal Alliance. For a short period the party was renamed to Dnes party, and finally the current name, Volya, was adapted on 28 November 2016.[5][6]
Political views
The Volya party advocates populist and reform policies, promoting patriotism, strict immigration controls, friendlier relations with Moscow and, the need to "sweep away the garbage" of a corrupt political establishment.[2]
Elections
Statistics
Election | # of seats won | # of total votes | % of popular vote | rank |
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2009 | 0 / 240 |
- | - | - |
2013 | 0 / 240 |
8,873 | 0.25% | 19th |
2014 | 0 / 240 |
- | - | - |
2017 | 12 / 240 |
145,637 | 4.15% | 5th |
References
- ↑ "Bulgaria's government will include far-right nationalist parties for the first time". Washington Post. 25 April 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lyman, Rick (24 February 2017). "In Bulgaria, a Businessman Who Talks (and Acts) Like Trump" – via NYTimes.com.
- ↑ "Новата партия на Марешки ще се казва "Воля" - Mediapool.bg".
- ↑ news.bg (28 November 2016). ""Воля" - новата партия на Марешки".
- ↑ "Новата партия на Марешки ще се казва "Воля"". Mediapool.bg.
- ↑ ""Воля" - новата партия на Марешки". news.bg. 28 November 2016.
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