Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelezkov has resigned after massive protests in the country, where thousands of citizens have demanded political change, economic reforms and a stronger fight against corruption.
The demonstrations, which escalated in recent days, seriously shook the stability of the government and led to a no-confidence motion in Parliament.
Zhelezkov announced his resignation in a televised speech just minutes before the motion was to be voted on. He said his decision was necessary at this crucial moment for the country, as Bulgaria prepares to join the Eurozone on January 1.
“This is the right moment to resign. Bulgaria must move forward as part of the European countries that are building the Union. We promised macroeconomic stability and we achieved it, with increased revenues and a sustainable fiscal framework for 2025. We have also proposed a social protection budget for 2026, aiming to increase purchasing power,” Zhelezkov said.
His resignation comes on the eve of a new phase of European integration for Bulgaria, while protesters see this development as a victory of citizen pressure and a step towards more accountable governance.
