Resignation of the "Zhelyazkov" cabinet and the 2026 budget: What's next?

14.12.2025 | Politics

The resignation of the "Zhelyazkov" cabinet sparked controversy in parliament. Representatives of different parties are discussing the future of the 2026 budget and the possibility of early elections, with the focus on the lack of funds for expected salary and pension increases.

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The resignation of the "Zhelyazkov" cabinet days ago sparked sharp debates in parliament regarding the budget for the coming year. Representatives of the outgoing ruling coalition and the opposition are arguing about responsibility for the lack of planned salary and pension increases. The most likely scenario is an extension of the budget.

Toshko Yordanov from "There Is Such a People" pointed out that the resignation was a decision of all three parties in the coalition. He believes that there is no chance of a new government within the framework of this parliament and therefore the budget will not be adopted.

Bozhidar Bozhanov from "We Continue the Change - Democratic Bulgaria" and Kostadin Kostadinov from "Revival" also support the idea of early elections. The emphasis is on guaranteeing the fairness of the vote, highlighting the importance of machine voting.

Kostadin Kostadinov noted that extending the budget could hinder Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone.

Tomorrow consultations begin with President Rumen Radev regarding the possibilities for forming a government.