Bulgarian government survives no-confidence vote
The Bulgarian Government, led by Simeon Saxe-Coburg, survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote on 13 February, triggered by a dispute over a new tax on medicines. However, the government that was elected with an overwhelming majority in June 2001 on promises of a quick economic recovery has suffered a huge loss of popularity with 61% of voters discontent with its work, according to latest opinion polls.
The Bulgarian Government, led by Simeon Saxe-Coburg, survived a parliamentary no-confidence vote on 13 February, triggered by a dispute over a new tax on medicines. However, the government that was elected with an overwhelming majority in June 2001 on promises of a quick economic recovery has suffered a huge loss of popularity with 61% of voters discontent with its work, according to latest opinion polls.
