Representatives of the Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria (CITUB) gathered outside the National Assembly building for a protest rally, calling for higher wages to be included in the 2027 budget.
There is a heavy police presence in the area.
The national protest and vehicle procession in Sofia are under the slogan “For Higher Incomes!” Traffic on Knyaz Alexander I Square has been closed off. The motorcade is expected to set off at around 12.30 p.m. and pass through the capital’s central boulevards and streets.
Sofia Municipality announced traffic and parking restrictions in connection with the motorcade.
Early Friday morning, the trade unions attended a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Galab Donev, regarding next year’s budgetary procedure.
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Rumen Radev outlined the key parameters of next year’s budget plan, noting that it would be submitted to the European Commission and the Eurogroup.
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