Political clash erupted in Bulgaria’s parliament during budget debates

A sharp political clash erupted in parliament during debates over the state budget.

Representatives of PP–DB accused the governing majority of pushing through what they called a “theft budget,” warning it would burden the country with massive new debt and be used to buy votes ahead of elections.

They urged citizens to protest and block its adoption. GERB and There Is Such a People rejected the claims, saying the extended budget is essential to secure salaries, social payments, and financial stability, and accused PP–DB of political irresponsibility.

Tensions escalated when MECh lawmaker Radostin Vassilev punched DPS–New Beginning MP Gyunay Daloolu.