CLEAN : Vote buying intimidation rife in Bulgarian election

The transcript discusses the upcoming election in Bulgaria, highlighting issues such as vote buying and corruption, particularly in the mining town of Budo. Despite media attention, past cases of electoral manipulation have not led to convictions. The Interior Ministry is taking steps to prevent vote buying, which is prevalent among the unemployed Roma minority. Political parties are required to mark election materials with warnings against vote buying, but the impact of these measures in a country with endemic corruption remains uncertain.

What was the main issue captured by hidden cameras in the mining town of Budo?

• Managers instructing miners on how to vote

• Miners protesting against working conditions

• Illegal mining activities

• Environmental pollution concerns

Which group is particularly targeted by vote buying in Bulgaria?

• Retired citizens

• University students

• Unemployed Roma minority

• Wealthy business owners

What is the relationship between the new populist party and the mining town?

• The party is led by a former miner

• The party is unrelated to the town

• The party is linked to the mine's owner

• The party opposes mining activities

What preventive measure is the Interior Ministry taking against vote buying?

• Offering rewards for reporting vote buying

• Increasing police presence at polling stations

• Monitoring suspected organizers

• Banning all political campaigns

What is required on election materials to combat vote buying?

• A list of all candidates

• A government approval stamp

• A barcode for tracking

• A line stating vote buying and selling is illegal