JOURNAL ARTICLE

Corruption Drives Bulgaria's Cycle of Political Instability.

  • Published In: Current History, 2026, v. 125, n. 869. P. 104 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Zankina, Emilia 3 of 3

Abstract

Corruption has become endemic in Bulgaria, ranging from pervasive petty graft to state capture. Public discontent over recurring scandals has resulted in several waves of mass protests; the most recent, at the end of 2025, was the biggest in the country's postcommunist history and forced the government to resign. New political parties have claimed the anti-corruption mantle, yet they tend to lack staying power, and democratic institutions have been hollowed out. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Current History. 2026/03, Vol. 125, Issue 869, p104
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Geography and Cartography
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0011-3530
  • DOI:10.1525/curh.2026.125.869.104
  • Accession Number:192012698
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