Dimitar Keranov is a visiting fellow with GMF’s European Resilience program. His areas of expertise are democratization and Eastern European, especially Bulgarian, politics, on which he has written articles and been quoted in the media. Prior to joining GMF, he worked at the Institut für Europäische Politik in Berlin and in the private sector.

Keranov holds a PhD in political science from Varna Free University “Chernorizets Hrabar”, a Master’s degree in governance from the University of Hagen and a Bachelor’s degree in political science from the Free University of Berlin. In addition to his native Bulgarian, he speaks English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Croatian, Serbian, Russian, Sesotho, Czech, and Afrikaans. He is Think Tank Lab fellow and a member of the National Capital Area Political Science Association (USA).

Media Mentions

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‘It’s now or never.’ Is the EU serious about letting in new members?
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Bulgaria Hopes Eurovision Win Will Show Its Strength as a Continental Player
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Moscow-friendly Rumen Radev wins absolute majority in Bulgarian elections
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A pro-Russian shift or a revolution? Bulgaria chooses a new path
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Bulgarians vote in high-stakes election
Ex-Kampfpilot mischt Karten neu
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Болгарія у переддень виборів: проросійський лідер перегонів, Україна в порядку денному і перспектива нових дострокових виборів
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Young Bulgarians hold out for change in eighth election in five years
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Elections in the shadow of the Kremlin and TikTok. Could Bulgaria shift toward Russia?
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Bulgaria is joining the euro. Here’s what it means for consumers and businesses
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Bulgaria to become the 21st country to join the euro, deepening EU ties despite fears
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‘Did We Do That?’ Gen Z Protesters Help Tip Balance Against Bulgaria’s Leaders
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Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests
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