Corruption has become endemic in Bulgaria, ranging from pervasive petty graft to state capture. Public discontent over recurring scandals has resulted in several waves of mass protests; the most recent, at the end of 2025, was the biggest in the country’s postcommunist history and forced the government to resign. New political parties have claimed the anti-corruption mantle, yet they tend to lack staying power, and democratic institutions have been hollowed out.
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