No-Confidence Debate Over Corruption

No-Confidence Debate Over Corruption

Bulgaria

On Wednesday, Parliament began debating a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov's Cabinet, citing corruption concerns. The motion, submitted on April 10 by MECh with backing from Vazrazhdane and Velichie, marks the second such challenge to the government. A previous motion, focused on foreign policy, was defeated on April 3. Zhelyazkov and his ministers were present in the chamber for the debate, CE Report quotes BTA

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