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    Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

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    Posted on December 11, 2025

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    Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov resigns amid protests over economic policies and corruption, just before Bulgaria's euro zone entry.

    Bulgarian Government Steps Down After Intense Street Protests

    SOFIA, ‌Dec 11 (Reuters) - ‍Bulgarian ‌Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov ⁠handed ‌in his government's resignation on Thursday ⁠following weeks of street ​protests over its economic ‌policies ⁠and its perceived failure to tackle ​corruption.

    Zhelyazkov announced his resignation in a televised statement ​minutes ‍before parliament ​had been due to vote on a no-confidence motion.

    The resignation comes shortly ⁠before Bulgaria is due ​to join the euro zone on January ‌1.

    (Reporting by Ivana SekularacEditing by Gareth Jones)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Bulgarian PM Rosen Zhelyazkov resigns amid protests.
    • •Resignation follows criticism of economic policies.
    • •Perceived failure to tackle corruption is a key issue.
    • •Resignation precedes Bulgaria's euro zone entry.
    • •Parliament was set to vote on a no-confidence motion.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

    1What is corruption?

    Corruption refers to dishonest or unethical behavior by those in power, often involving bribery or the misuse of authority for personal gain, which can undermine trust in institutions and governance.

    2What is the euro zone?

    The euro zone is a group of European Union countries that have adopted the euro as their official currency, facilitating easier trade and economic cooperation among member states.

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