Boris' abdication (1944)

Boris III of Bulgaria abdicated in 1944 under pressure from political changes during World War II. Initially allied with Nazi Germany, Bulgaria faced increasing Soviet influence as the war turned against the Axis powers. In September 1944, following a Soviet-backed coup, Boris was forced to abdicate in favor of a new government. His abdication marked the end of the monarchy in Bulgaria, leading to the establishment of a communist regime backed by the Soviets. Boris' departure highlighted the shifting political landscape in Eastern Europe during the war, illustrating the impact of external forces on national sovereignty.