 Krasimir Karakachanov claims that he does not have any roots from the Macedonian region, but as a historian he became a specialist on the Macedonian issue.Karakachanov was a candidate in the 2016 and 2011 presidential election, winning 15% and 1% of all votes cast and placed 3rd and 10th respectively.Karakachanov took part in the 2014 European elections as part of a coalition bloc with the Bulgaria without Censorship political party.