A survey shows the Bulgarian Socialist Party (BSP) is the most preferred political formation in the country.
 
Nearly 23 per cent of the surveyed Bulgarians support the BSP, Focus news agency reported. Ultra-nationalist movement Ataka ranks second with a 12 per cent support body.
 
The Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) ranks third, followed by the National Movement Simeon II (NMSII), Democrats for Strong Bulgaria (DSB) and the Union of Democratic Forces (UDF).
 
According to sociologists the UDF is gaining support. One of the reasons for the development is the public support Sofia mayor Boiko Borissov gave the right-wing party, Focus reported.
 
The politician with highest rating is Borissov. He receives the support of 75.4 per cent of the surveyed Bulgarians. President Georgi Purvanov ranks second with 68.4 per cent and Culture Minister Stefan Danailov is third.
 
Prime Minister Sergei Stanishev ranks sixth. The rating of European Integration Minister Meglena Kouneva is also high.