Alexey Pamporov is an associate professor of sociology at the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology at the BAS, teaches “Sociology of the Family” and “Roma History and Culture” at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”.

He spoke about vote buying, especially among Roma – something that is often reported in Bulgaria. He says that actually, it is the sectional voting commissions that are often bought, and change the results after voting has been closed. This especially happens in Roma communities.

Also, he says that the Roma population is not increasing, as their birth rate is the same as for the rest of the population, and many of them emigrate.

• Алексей Пампоров: Купуването на ромски гласове е димка, която служи за замъгляване на общественото съзнание. In: Varna 24. 20.10.2023. https://www.varna24.bg/novini/Bylgaria/Aleksei-Pamporov-Kupuvaneto-na-romski-glasove-e-dimka-koyato-sluzhi-za-zamuglyavane-na-obshtestvenoto-suznanie-1866303