Part of the demonstrators in the Bulgarian capital clashed with the police who were protecting the offices of the ruling parties, attacking the security forces with stones, bottles and pyrotechnics. Bloomberg reports that it is the largest protest in the last decade or more.
Aftermath of clashes in Sofia – more are expected soon as protesters are gathering in different parts of the central part of the city. https://t.co/DbEciCjz0P pic.twitter.com/pg4HQoeiqx
— Ruslan Trad (@ruslantrad) December 1, 2025
The opposition and other organizations expressed dissatisfaction with the budget due to the announced increases in social security contributions and dividend taxes in order to, they claim, finance higher state expenses and corruption, reports Hina.
At least 40,000 gather in #Sofia #Bulgaria to protest against the inadequacy of the current government’s fiscal policy & proposals for higher taxes and higher financial burden on the local businesses. pic.twitter.com/Gr2dw5tLn0
— Alexander Stoyanov (@Al_Stoyanov) December 1, 2025
About half of Bulgarians oppose the introduction of the euro, claiming that it will threaten the sovereignty of the country and that they will use the switch to another currency to raise prices.
Today #Bulgaria protests! Thousands of Bulgarians are in front of the parliament and demand the resignation of the government. pic.twitter.com/KXDYYrEzJJ
— NessieK (@NbK1808) December 1, 2025
And the president of the European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, recently warned that inflation in Bulgaria could rise after it joins the eurozone, writes Reuters.
(Vijesti.ba)
