Anita Stefanova

Anita Stefanova graduated MA in Political Science at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. She defended her master’s thesis on the topic: „Trends in controlled voting in Bulgaria (2014-2017)“. Ms. Stefanova has completed internships at the Administration of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria and OFF Media. She is a former scholarship holder of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, also vice-president of Konrad Adenauer Club Bulgaria. Mr. Anita is currently a third-year PhD student in political science and works on a dissertation on the topic: „Mechanisms of controlled voting of Roma communities in Bulgaria (1991-2021)“ at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Ms. Stefanova’s professional interests are focused on controlled and paid vote in Bulgaria, prevalence, and impact of the electoral process and civil society.