Bulgaria's government withdraws controversial budget after major protests
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Police clash with protesters during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)Protesters prepare to clash with police during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)Police clash with protesters during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)CORRECTED THE BYLINE AND SOURCE FOR THE BULGARIAN NEWS AGENCY - Police detain protesters during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (Bulgarian News Agency via AP)CORRECTED THE BYLINE AND SOURCE FOR THE BULGARIAN NEWS AGENCY - Police stand in formation as protesters walk covered by Bulgarian flags during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)
Valentina Petrova
Police clash with protesters during a rally against austerity measures in next year's draft budget, in Sofia, Monday, Dec 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Valentina Petrova)
