Parliamentary no-confidence motion in Bulgaria

Friday, December 05, 2025 at 09:00 UTC+01:00 (+0100), Bulgaria, Sofia

News category : Geopolitical Events

On December 5, 2025, 61 opposition MPs in Bulgaria’s National Assembly filed a vote of no-confidence against the Zhelyazkov government, accusing it of corruption and economic mismanagement. The political move sparked protests in several cities, raising concerns about political stability and future economic policy direction. Markets in the region reacted with caution, as political uncertainty tends to weigh on investor confidence in emerging European economies. While the broader EU market impact was limited, the ongoing political turmoil in Bulgaria added to risk-off pressures in specific segments of regional equities and sovereign bonds. Investors closely monitored developments given potential policy shifts and economic implications.

Overall market impact

Light bearish market impact - strength score : 30/100

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Impacted instruments :

Regional European equities

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