European Council President Antonio Costa publicly congratulated Rumen Radev on his election victory, becoming one of the first senior EU officials to react to the outcome of Bulgaria ’s parliamentary vote. In a message posted on X, Costa addressed Radev directly, acknowledging what he described as an “ outright victory ” in the legislative elections and welcoming his return to the European Council. “ Congratulations to Rumen Radev on your outright victory in yesterday’s legislative elections in