Protestors jubilant as Bulgaria's government resigns

Jubilation has been expressed by people in Bulgaria and activists around the world after the announcement that Bulgaria's government has resigned following mass protests.

Applauded in particular is a statement from the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Boiko Borisov. In his resignation announcement he said: "I will not participate in a government under which police are beating people". The statement is considered a victory for protesters against police brutality, incidents of which have been commonplace across Europe during anti-austerity protests in recent months and years.

Many Bulgarians are deeply unhappy over high energy costs, power monopolies, low living standards and corruption in the European Union's poorest country. Twenty-five people were taken to hospital after protesters clashed with police late on Tuesday.

It is currently unclear whether the election, scheduled for July, would be brought forward. (NewsPoint)