Bulgarian government resigns after mass protests

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesDecember 11, 2025 at 04:31 PM

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The Bulgarian government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov, resigned on December 11, 2025, ahead of a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament. The resignation follows weeks of mass protests throughout Bulgaria against the government's economic policies and perceived failure to combat corruption. Demonstrators voiced concerns over proposed increases to social security contributions and taxes. The government had recently withdrawn its 2026 budget plan in response to the unrest. The resignation occurs shortly before Bulgaria's planned entry into the Eurozone in January. The country has experienced significant political instability in recent years, holding seven national elections in the past four years.

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Rosen Zhelyazkov ×4100% Bulgaria ×5100%

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