A new nationally representative survey by Market Links indicates a noticeable drop in public confidence in the government led by Rumen Radev. According to the study, trust in the cabinet has fallen by around 5 percentage points within a single month, reaching approximately 45%. The research was conducted with co-financing from bTV among 1,005 respondents between June 13 and June 21 through face-to-face interviews and an online poll.
Sociologist Dobromir Zhivkov noted that public sentiment shifted quickly after the cabinet began its mandate. “There is a public reaction to what is visible in the first month and a half of this cabinet’s work. The public reaction is not positive. Distrust in the cabinet is increasing by 6%, while confidence is falling by 5%,” he said, adding that the results were recorded before the government presented its draft budget for 2026.
He also highlighted that, despite the decline, overall support remains relatively high compared to previous administrations. The survey suggests that about half of respondents still either support or accept the government’s actions without strong criticism. Specifically, 41% believe the cabinet is attempting to restore order after a period of political instability, while 19% say it is making mistakes but it is still too early to judge its performance.
