Bulgaria

Government formation will be difficult after the October 2 parliamentary election

The government closed a plant due to high pollution while a protest by environmentalists took place at another facility

Decarbonisation efforts are stymied by the high cost of energy and insufficient EU funds to offset transition costs

Caretaker government’s account of a gas market emergency thanks to the previous administration is contested

Protests in Sofia underline the increasing split in Bulgarian society over the country’s relationship with Russia

A caretaker government, steered by the president, will focus on ensuring fair elections and remedying the energy crisis

Trying to keep prices in check, Central-East European countries will find it hard to end oil dependence on Russia

The Socialists and There is Such People report satisfaction after beginning talks on forming a cabinet together