Bulgaria's parliament voted today with 227 votes in favor, none against, and no abstentions to accept the resignation of the government of Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Zhelyazkov announced his resignation yesterday, at an emergency press conference in the National Assembly, just minutes before deputies were to vote on a no-confidence motion against the cabinet presented by "Continue Change" and "Democratic Bulgaria".
Since December 1, the country has been gripped by massive anti-government protests that were sparked by the cabinet's controversial budget plans, but escalated into anti-government discontent over corruption, injustice, and failure in many government sectors.
"The ruling coalition discussed the situation," Zhelyazkov said.
"We have no doubt that in the upcoming vote of no confidence, the government will receive support. Despite this, the resolution of the National Assembly matters when it reflects the will of the people," the prime minister stressed.
"Our desire is to be at the level that society expects. The source of power is the sovereign and the voice of the people," he said.
Zhelyazkov was elected Prime Minister on January 16, 2025 with 125 votes in favor, 114 against, and no abstentions.
