Bulgaria’s government has resigned following weeks of street protests against its economic policies and its perceived failure to tackle corruption.
Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced the resignation of his cabinet in a televised statement on Thursday, minutes before parliament had been due to vote on a no-confidence motion.
The resignation comes weeks before Bulgaria is due to join the eurozone on January 1.
“Our coalition met, we discussed the current situation, the challenges we face and the decisions we must responsibly make,” Zhelyazkov said, announcing the government’s decision to step down.
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Bulgarian Government Resigns After Mass Protests
12/11/2025
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