Bulgarian PM and government resign after mass protests

BBC News - WorldEN 2 min read 100% complete December 11, 2025 at 03:32 PM

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Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov and his government resigned following mass protests across the country on Wednesday. The protests, concentrated in Sofia, were driven by accusations of widespread corruption against the minority center-right government, which had been in power since January. Demonstrators called for the removal of influential figures like oligarch Delyan Peevski and ex-prime minister Boyko Borissov from power. The resignation came ahead of a no-confidence vote and despite the government's initial intention to remain in power until Bulgaria joins the Eurozone on January 1st. While the government will continue in their roles until a new cabinet is elected, Bulgaria's Eurozone entry is not expected to be affected.

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United States 50% Boyko Borissov ×270% Delyan Peevski ×380% Sofia ×280% Rosen Zhelyazkov ×5100% Bulgaria ×4100%

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government resignation 100% mass protests 90% corruption 80% bulgaria 70% political crisis 60% euro adoption 60% no confidence vote 50% delyan peevski 40% boyko borissov 40%