Archive · 19 Dec 2025
Thousands Protest in Bulgaria Against Corruption
A lot of people in Bulgaria are very upset about their government.
They think the government is corrupt and not fair.
So, they went out into the streets to protest.
They want the government to change and make things better.
The government had to give up on a new budget plan because of these protests.
The people are holding Bulgarian and EU flags and saying they want fair elections and for the government to stop being so arrogant.
The president is now trying to find a solution, but if he can't, there might be a new election.
Thousands of Bulgarians protested against the outgoing government in Sofia and other towns.
Protesters demanded fair elections and judicial reform to combat endemic corruption.
The government resigned last week after weeks of protests and a controversial budget plan.
The president is consulting with parties to form a new government or call a snap election.
The government withdrew its 2026 budget plan due to mass protests against tax hikes.
- Who
- Thousands of Bulgarians, including students and salesmen
- What
- Protests against government corruption and for judicial reform
- When
- December 18, 2023
- Where
- Sofia and other towns across Bulgaria
- Why
- To demand fair elections and address endemic corruption
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria and other towns
- Date
- December 18, 2023
- Protesters' Demands
- Fair elections and judicial reform
- Government Status
- Outgoing, resigned last week
- Economic Context
- Preparing to adopt the euro
- Recent Budget Action
- Withdrawn due to protests
- Protest Symbols
- Bulgarian and EU flags