Bulgaria rocked by protests as country draws close to Eurozone membership

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris MassaroDecember 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM

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Bulgaria's government withdrew its 2026 draft budget following widespread protests in Sofia and other cities. The protests, largely led by young Bulgarians, stemmed from concerns about government corruption and the budget's potential harm to the economy ahead of Bulgaria's planned Eurozone entry in early 2026. Demonstrators opposed the proposed tax and social security increases within the budget. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov acknowledged the protesters' concerns and promised a revised budget. While most protests were peaceful, some clashes occurred between masked protesters and police in Sofia. A Bulgarian parliament member suggested Russia may be attempting to exploit the unrest.

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Sofia 50% Daniel Lorer 50% Bulgaria ×980% Rosen Zhelyazkov ×380%

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bulgaria 100% protests 90% eurozone membership 80% draft budget 70% corruption 60% government 60% political stability 50% economic reforms 50% russia 40% social security 40%