Bulgarian Progressive Line
Democratic socialist party in Bulgaria
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The Bulgarian Progressive Line (Bulgarian: Българска прогресивна линия, romanized: Bŭlgarska progresivna liniya, BPL) is a democratic socialist and left-wing political party in Bulgaria.[1] It has been the successor of the Bulgarian Liberal Party.[2]
Bulgarian Progressive Line Българска прогресивна линия Bŭlgarska progresivna liniya | |
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| Abbreviation | BPL |
| Leader | Krassimir Yankov |
| Founded | 26 November 2020 |
| Registered | 3 February 2021 |
| Split from | Bulgarian Socialist Party |
| Preceded by | Bulgarian Liberal Party |
| Headquarters | Bacho Kiro 26, Sofia |
| Ideology | Democratic socialism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| National affiliation | Left Union for a Clean and Holy Republic (2021) The Left! (2023) |
| Colours | Red |
| National Assembly | 0 / 240 |
| Website | |
| bpl.bg | |
History
The party was created in the winter of 2020–2021 by several progressive deputies of the National Assembly of Bulgaria who split from the Bulgarian Socialist Party.[3] The BPL participated in the April 2021 Bulgarian parliamentary election but did not meet the electoral threshold. The party had 3,751 votes (0.15%).[4]
In July 2021, the party entered the Left Union for a Clean and Holy Republic coalition with the Party of the Bulgarian Communists, the Left Alternative, the Socialist Party "Bulgarian Way", and the party Revival of the Fatherland.[5]
Prior to the 2023 Bulgarian parliamentary election, the party was registered as part of the Levitsata! coalition.[6]
In the June 2024 Bulgarian parliamentary election, the parties nominal leader, Krasimir Yankov, ran as part of Bulgarian Rise.[7]
Election results
National Assembly
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | 3,751 | 0.12 (#20) | 0 / 240 |
New | Extra-parliamentary |
| Jul 2021[a] | 10,309 | 0.37 (#11) | 0 / 240 |
 0 |
Extra-parliamentary |
| Nov 2021 | 1,498 | 0.06 (#24) | 0 / 240 |
0 |
Extra-parliamentary |
| 2022 | Did not contest | 0 / 240 |
0 |
Extra-parliamentary | |
| 2023[b] | 56,481 | 2.14 (#8) | 0 / 240 |
0 |
Extra-parliamentary |
| June 2024 | Did not contest | 0 / 240 |
0 |
Extra-parliamentary | |
- Run as part of the Left Union coalition.
