Archive · 15 Dec 2025
Bulgaria's Government Resigns Amid Eurozone Entry Protests
Bulgaria's prime minister stepped down because many people in the country are protesting.
They are upset about corruption and think the government isn't doing a good job.
Bulgaria is about to start using the euro, which is the money used by many European countries.
Some people are happy about this, but others are not.
They think the euro might not help everyone in Bulgaria equally.
The protests are not against Europe, but people want a better government.
Even with the protests, Bulgaria is still planning to join the eurozone.
Bulgaria's government resigned due to widespread protests against corruption.
The country is set to join the eurozone on 1 January despite the unrest.
Protests have exposed resentment towards the EU's failure to improve rule of law.
Nearly 40% of Bulgarians oppose joining the euro, with rural areas feeling left behind.
Protesters are pro-European but demand better governance and control over the state.
- Who
- Bulgaria's government, led by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov
- What
- Resignation amid protests and preparations to join the eurozone
- When
- Weeks before joining the eurozone on 1 January
- Where
- Bulgaria, with protests in city centers across the country
- Why
- Widespread corruption accusations and resentment towards the EU's failure to deliver on rule of law promises
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Government Status
- Resigned
- Eurozone Entry Date
- 1 January
- Protest Size
- Tens or hundreds of thousands
- EU Investment Since 2007
- €16.3 billion
- Opposition to Euro
- Nearly 40%
