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Violent Protests Erupt Over Bulgaria's Euro Budget Plans

12/3/2025

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Thousands protested in Sofia on December 1 against Bulgaria's 2026 budget, the first drafted in euros ahead of January 1.
Protesters attacked police with rocks and bottles.
The minority government pledged budget revisions after consultations with opposition parties and trade unions.
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, cautioned that inflation may rise when Bulgaria joins the euro zone.

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Thousands protested in Sofia on December 1 against Bulgaria's 2026 budget, the first drafted in euros ahead of January 1.
Protesters attacked police with rocks and bottles.
The minority government pledged budget revisions after consultations with opposition parties and trade unions.
Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, cautioned that inflation may rise when Bulgaria joins the euro zone.