Rosen Zhelyazkov

Rosen Zhelyazkov was the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, a position he held for less than a year before resigning in December 2025. His resignation followed weeks of mass street protests across Bulgaria, driven by public anger over his government's perceived failure to tackle corruption and its unpopular economic policies. The protests, largely fueled by young Bulgarians, intensified as Bulgaria approached Eurozone membership and after the government withdrew a controversial 2026 draft budget. Zhelyazkov's resignation came shortly before a scheduled no-confidence vote in parliament. His departure marks the latest instance of political instability in Bulgaria, which has seen multiple elections in recent years. The resignation has triggered the need for another snap election, adding to the country's ongoing political turmoil.