"Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced his resignation on Thursday, following weeks of mass protests over his handling of the economy and government corruption. "Our coalition met, we discussed the current situation, the challenges we face and the decisions we must responsibly make," Zhelyazkov said. "Our desire is to be at the level that society expects," he added. "Power stems from the voice of the people," he added."
"Why have there been mass protests in Bulgaria? Among other things, protesters were upset over planned hikes in taxes and social security contributions. Demonstrators have said this money would finance corruption, and that ordinary Bulgarians see little improvement in their daily lives. Indeed, younger Bulgarians in particular have taken part in the rolling demonstrations, saying they see no way to plan a future in the country."
Rosen Zhelyazkov resigned after weeks of mass protests over his handling of the economy and government corruption. The resignation followed a coalition meeting in which leaders acknowledged challenges and the need to meet societal expectations, with Zhelyazkov saying that power stems from the voice of the people. The announcement came minutes before parliament was due to vote on a no-confidence motion. Protesters remained active in Sofia and other cities even after the withdrawal of the contentious 2026 budget. Demonstrators opposed planned tax and social security hikes and alleged funds would finance corruption. President Rumen Radev must now seek a new government or appoint a caretaker administration.
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