Bulgaria’s Prime Minister Resigns in the Face of Mass Protests

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Lara Jakes and Boryana DzhambazovaDecember 11, 2025 at 03:56 PM

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Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned on Thursday after less than a year in office, succumbing to mass protests fueled by public anger over government corruption. Zhelyazkov, the sixth prime minister in five years, acknowledged the protesters' demands for his resignation. The protests, involving tens of thousands across Bulgaria, initially focused on a proposed budget increasing taxes and social security contributions as the country adopts the Euro. The movement expanded to encompass broader concerns about corruption and perceived pro-Russian alignment within the government. The resignation came shortly before a scheduled no-confidence vote against Zhelyazkov's government.

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European Union 70% Sofia ×280% Rosen Zhelyazkov ×5100% Bulgaria ×4100%

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