Bulgaria's President asks GERB party to form a government with a fragile coalition post-election.

Bulgaria's President has tasked the center-right GERB party with forming a new government, following fragmented parliamentary elections in October. GERB won 69 seats but needs a coalition for a majority. Prime Minister-designate Rosen Zhelyazkov proposed a Cabinet, including the pro-Russia Socialist Party and a populist group. The coalition needs parliamentary approval to stabilize the country, which aims to adopt the euro and manage EU funds. If successful, this will secure a stable government; failure could lead to new elections.

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