Bulgarian government resigns
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Bulgaria's president plans to consult with parliamentary groups next week to form a new cabinet after the government collapsed during anti-corruption protests
The government of Bulgaria has resigned from leadership after days of widespread protests. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov announced Thursday that his government would be relinquishing power following mass protests and preparing for possible future elections if a majority cannot be formed to replace them.
Young Bulgarians turned out in protests that helped unseat their government. Whether that will translate into higher turnout in upcoming elections is up to them.