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6% of Bulgarians say they have taken part in anti-government protests: Gallup International

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6% of Bulgarians say they have been to anti-government protests, or around 300,000 people. 36% say they are ready to take part in a protest against the government. A large portion of the people who state they go to anti-government protests are young people. 
8%, say they would be willing to take part in a demonstration in support of the government, 2% say they already have, indicates a survey by Gallup International. 
In Sofia the protest potential is higher. By 13 July, around 10% of respondents in Sofia say they have taken part in protests, or around 150,000 people.
58% say the government must resign, 32% are against. 



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