eurozone enlargement (12)

It's official: Bulgaria will become the 21st member of the eurozone on January 1, 2026
ECOFIN voted unanimously to introduce the single currency at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 leva per euro

The European Parliament has opened the doors of the eurozone to Bulgaria
MEPs have approved the introduction of the single currency in the country from January 1, 2026.

BNB: The benefits of introducing the euro in Bulgaria will be long-lasting
The benefits of joining the eurozone are significant and long-term, said Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, quoted by his institution

The Eurogroup approves Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026
The Eurogroup approves Bulgaria's accession to the eurozone on January 1, 2026. Today's recommendation by the eurozone finance ministers is key

The Fiscal Council expects Bulgaria's credit rating to be upgraded in July
Bulgaria's credit rating may be upgraded in July, when the final decision on the country's accession to the eurozone is expected

“An important sign”: Positive attitudes toward the euro are growing in Bulgaria
In Bulgarian society, there is a balance between optimistic and pessimistic attitudes toward the introduction of the euro in the country

Kristalina Georgieva: The eurozone will protect Bulgarians in our changing world
According to the managing director of the IMF, the euro will improve Bulgaria's credit rating and thus its attractiveness to investors

We expect higher economic growth
The time has come to make maximum efforts to enter the Eurozone. This is the only possible way for Bulgaria. Thanks to the existence of a currency board

We are working towards an entry date for the euro as soon as possible
By the end of the year, we will also meet the price stability criterion

Constitutional Court confirms there will be no referendum on the euro
The Constitutional Court has finally confirmed that there will be no referendum on postponing the introduction of the euro by 20 years

Bulgarian Ministry of Finance expects a compromise on Eurozone enlargement
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance expects higher inflation next year compared to its medium-term budget forecast published in the summer.