Bulgarian president declares government resignation ‘inevitable,’ urges snap elections

Bulgaria’s President Rumen Radev has said the government’s resignation is “inevitable” and called for early elections following mass protests over budget policies and allegations of corruption.

In a televised address, Radev accused the ruling coalition of losing public trust and failing to deliver meaningful change. “Bulgaria needs genuine reform to restore state institutions, which the current government cannot provide,” he said.

The president described recent demonstrations as spanning all generations, arguing they reflected broader frustration with corruption, political inaction, and abuse of power rather than just the draft budget.

Radev criticised the coalition as divisive and unprincipled, warning that attempts to hijack the protest movement would undermine public confidence. He urged citizens to unite and take advantage of a “historic opportunity” for renewal.

Concluding, Radev stressed the need for radical reforms to rebuild trust in governance and the rule of law — reforms he argued the current administration is incapable of delivering.

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