# Bulgaria budget dispute 2026 > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-budget-dispute-2026 > Updated: 2026-07-29T08:22:24.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, public criticism of Bulgaria’s 2026 state budget intensified. On 28 July, television presenter and party leader Slavi Trifonov used Facebook to denounce President Iliana Yotova and Prime Minister Rumen Radev, calling the budget a “hypocritical deal” that adds €3 billion in spending and a €10 billion debt while lacking clear allocation. He also attacked the decision to station U.S. tanker aircraft at Bezmer air base and raised the alleged misuse of Recovery and Resilience Plan funds in the “Petrohan case”. The following day, 29 July, Progressive Bulgaria MP Stoian Trichkov turned the hostility onto the opposition, labeling deputies “liars and low manipulators” during a parliamentary speech on the government’s first 100 days. He reiterated criticism of the budget, referenced a child‑hospital project under judicial review, and rejected further military aid to Ukraine, urging a diplomatic approach. Other parties condemned his language, underscoring the deepening rift between the governing coalition and opposition over fiscal policy, transparency and security matters. Together, the snapshots show a rapid escalation of political confrontations surrounding the 2026 budget, with accusations of fiscal irresponsibility, alleged corruption, and disputes over foreign‑military presence fueling broader parliamentary tension. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Bulgarian MP Stoian Trichkov slams opposition over budget debate MP Stoian Trichkov of Progressive Bulgaria called opposition “liars and low manipulators” and warned the 2026 budget debate is the biggest misstep of the first 100 days, sparking sharp parliamentary backlash. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-mp-stoian-trichkov-slams-opposition-over-budget-debate ### 2026-07-28: Bulgarian TV host Slavi Trifonov attacks president and prime minister over budget and security moves TV host Slavi Trifonov criticised Bulgaria’s president and prime minister over an opaque budget, new debt, US aircraft deployment and the Petrohan investigation. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgarian-tv-host-slavi-trifonov-attacks-president-and-prime-minister-over-budget-and-security-moves --- Cite as: Bulgaria budget dispute 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-budget-dispute-2026