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Vazrazhdane supporters protest against Ursula von der Leyen's visit in Varna

Varna, Bulgaria · Nov 10, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 10.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters oppose the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and current EU policies regarding the war in Ukraine.
What they want
They demand an end to support for Ukraine and express their opposition to the European Commission President's presence in Bulgaria.
What changed
Nov 10: Dozens of protesters gathered outside the Naval Academy in Varna to demonstrate as the official motorcade arrived.
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Both sides

What protesters want

  • End support for Ukraine
  • Protest against Ursula von der Leyen's visit

Organised by: Vazrazhdane

What authorities say

Police maintained a heavy presence, closed streets to traffic and pedestrians, and intervened to prevent minor provocations, ensuring the motorcade reached the Naval Academy without obstruction.2

The numbers

Only figures a source states, with who said it. Estimates often differ.

Crowd
150
Between 100 and 150 people gathered in the area.2

The full story

On November 10, 2026, supporters of the Vazrazhdane party held a protest in Varna during the visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Organised by the party leadership, the demonstration took place outside the Nikola Vaptsarov Naval Academy. Participants carried Bulgarian and party flags, chanting slogans such as "Varna wants peace, not war," to express their disapproval of EU policies concerning the war in Ukraine. According to reports, the motorcade was booed upon entry, though the event remained largely calm. Local authorities implemented strict security measures, closing nearby streets and deploying police to manage the crowd and prevent access to the roadway. The visit of the European Commission President focused on regional security discussions in the Black Sea.

Timeline

  1. Protesters gather outside the Naval Academy and boo the motorcade of Ursula von der Leyen.2

  2. Vazrazhdane leader calls for a protest against the visit of the European Commission President in Varna.1

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