🇧🇬 Bulgaria’s political rollercoaster continues! The reformist PP-DB alliance rejected a presidential mandate to form a government Wednesday, pushing the EU’s poorest member closer to its eighth snap election since 2022. Cue the chaos emojis! 🎢
Why It Matters
Months of protests over tax hikes toppled PM Rosen Zhelyazkov’s coalition last month. Now, with both GERB-SDS and PP-DB refusing to govern, President Rumen Radev may soon call fresh elections—delaying critical EU-funded reforms and anti-corruption efforts.
Euro Zone Entry vs. Political Whiplash
Despite the turmoil, Bulgaria joined the euro zone on Jan. 1, 2026 as planned 🎉. But experts warn: without stability, the country risks slowing its $7.3B EU recovery fund uptake and scaring off overseas investors. 💸
Youth Protests Fuel the Fire
Gen-Z activists have flooded Sofia’s streets since December, demanding accountability. “We’re tired of the same old games,” said student leader Maria Ivanova, 21. “This isn’t TikTok drama—it’s our future.” ✊
Will 2026 bring Bulgaria a functioning government… or more political gridlock? Stay tuned for updates! 📲
