Bulgarian government pulls budget amid fierce protests

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Stephen QuillenDecember 2, 2025 at 03:56 PM

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The Bulgarian government withdrew its proposed 2026 budget on Tuesday following widespread protests. The controversial budget, the first calculated in euros, included planned tax increases and higher social security contributions. Protesters argued the budget would harm the economy, increase corruption, and not benefit the public. The protests, led by young people, took place in major cities, including Sofia, with organizers estimating 50,000 participants. This latest unrest adds to Bulgaria's ongoing political instability, marked by multiple snap elections and divided opinions on eurozone entry and geopolitical alignment.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Transparency International 60% Ventsislava Vasileva 70% Bulgaria ×680%

Keywords

protests 90% budget proposal 90% corruption 80% tax increases 70% euro adoption 60% political instability 60% government policy 50% economic impact 50%

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Al Jazeera

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90%

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Bulgaria

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