Zhelyazkov's dramatic move came ahead of a vote of no confidence in parliament, and 20 days before Bulgaria joins the euro. The government had already scrapped a controversial budget plan for next year in response to the demonstrations last week. A statement on the government website said ministers would continue in their roles until a new cabinet was elected. They were backed last week by President Rumen Radev who had also called on the government to stand down. Reuters Rosen Zhelyazkov has been in office for less than a year