Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov stepped down just minutes before a no-confidence vote, following mass demonstrations over economic policy and allegations of persistent corruption

Protesting farmers reject the government’s offer of talks unless roadblocks remain in place, while political tensions rise over how current and past administrations handled similar crises.

Freedom Party won last election but with less than 50% of the votes, forcing it to find a coalition partner to form a government

The cabinet is an attempt to stabilize a fractured political landscape and address urgent legislative challenges, particularly the passing of the 2025 budget.