SOFIA (Reuters) - Bulgaria's government sacked Finance Minister Simeon Djankov on Monday, a day after nationwide protests over electricity prices, dumping the man who has kept a tight rein on spending as the European Union's poorest member gears up for elections.
Djankov's dismissal comes as Prime Minister Boiko Borisov tries to shore up support before a July poll, raising questions over whether the government will loosen the purse-strings as it seeks a second term.
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