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Massive Protests Demand Bulgarian Government's Resignation Amid Budget Crisis

12/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Mass protests erupted in Bulgaria on December 1, 2025, with over 110,000 participants demanding the government's resignation and withdrawal of a controversial budget.
The protests, largest in decades, were sparked by proposed tax and pension increases.
Rumen Radev, the President of Bulgaria, called for elections amid anger over corruption and the influence of oligarch Delyan Peevski.
The government retreated from the budget proposal as protests are planned for December 10.

History

Historical Context

The 2013 Bulgarian protests erupted against Prime Minister Plamen Oresharski's government, triggered by the controversial appointment of oligarch Delyan Peevski as head of the State Agency for National Security. Over 100,000 citizens demanded accountability, reflecting long-standing frustrations with corruption. These protests, which lasted until 2014, underscored a persistent struggle for democratic governance and transparency in Bulgaria's political landscape.

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Story summary

Mass protests erupted in Bulgaria on December 1, 2025, with over 110,000 participants demanding the government's resignation and withdrawal of a controversial budget.
The protests, largest in decades, were sparked by proposed tax and pension increases.
Rumen Radev, the President of Bulgaria, called for elections amid anger over corruption and the influence of oligarch Delyan Peevski.
The government retreated from the budget proposal as protests are planned for December 10.

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