Three opposition groups in Bulgaria — the Revival party, the political formation There Is Such a People, and the coalition Bulgarian Socialist Party for Bulgaria — jointly submitted a motion to the national parliament seeking a vote of no confidence in the government. This is being reported by Nova. The motivation cited is a mismanaged energy policy that, critics argue, has eroded energy security and raised costs for households and businesses alike.
According to Revival leader Kostadin Kostadinov, an extraordinary parliamentary session should be convened within three to five days to take up the vote. This timing would allow lawmakers to respond quickly to the emerging energy policy controversy and the ongoing protests, he told the TV channel.
Nova notes that the ruling parties have indicated they will back the cabinet in any confidence vote. The positions of other parliamentarians remain unsettled, with many still weighing their stance. For a vote of confidence to occur, the opposition must secure at least 121 of the 240 seats in the chamber, a threshold that makes the outcome highly uncertain amid shifting alliances and public sentiment.
The push for accountability comes as thousands of miners and energy workers stage protests across the country. Demonstrators have blocked major roadways on multiple occasions over seven days, voicing fierce opposition to the government’s plans to phase out coal mining and shut down thermal power plants. The demonstrations underscore the political risk tied to energy reform and the potential economic impact on regions reliant on mining and heat generation.
Earlier actions in Bulgaria indicated a planned one-year delay in discontinuing the use of Russian oil, a decision that has added another layer of complexity to the national energy strategy and its reception among voters, workers, and political actors alike (Nova).”