Trust in Prime Minister Rumen Radev’s government has continued to decline for a second consecutive month, according to a nationally representative survey by the Market Links polling agency conducted in partnership with bTV.
The survey was carried out between July 11 and 19 among 1,002 adult Bulgarian citizens through a combination of direct interviews and an online questionnaire.
Market Links manager Dobromir Zhivkov said the decline in public confidence now appears to represent a lasting trend rather than a temporary reaction. According to the survey, trust in the cabinet has fallen by 8% compared with May, while distrust has increased by 11%.
Zhivkov attributed the negative shift mainly to dissatisfaction with the draft state budget and the lack of visible results on key domestic issues. "Expectations for this administration were extremely high, and it is the inability to meet them that is leading to this reaction," he said.
The sociologist added that public attitudes have also been influenced by mixed signals in foreign policy, particularly debates over sanctions against Russia, Bulgaria’s position on Ukraine, and the decision to deploy US aircraft at Bezmer Air Base. According to him, the main issue is whether Bulgaria is sending consistent messages and acting predictably as an international partner.
