Bulgaria continues to remain within the eurozone's inflation limits, according to data from the European statistical service Eurostat
ECOFIN voted unanimously to introduce the single currency at a fixed exchange rate of 1.95583 leva per euro
MEPs have approved the introduction of the single currency in the country from January 1, 2026.
The benefits of joining the eurozone are significant and long-term, said Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) Governor Dimitar Radev, quoted by his institution
The European Union's economic and finance ministers (ECOFIN) unanimously approved the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria 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
All goods and products in the small consumer basket, including water, bread, meat, cheese, eggs, sour and fresh milk, etc., have risen in price in the last two weeks
Bulgaria's credit rating may be upgraded in July, when the final decision on the country's accession to the eurozone is expected
In Bulgarian society, there is a balance between optimistic and pessimistic attitudes toward the introduction of the euro in the country
Fears of “debt-fueled spending” after the introduction of the euro in Bulgaria are unfounded. This was confirmed by the Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank (BNB), Dimitar Radev
According to the managing director of the IMF, the euro will improve Bulgaria's credit rating and thus its attractiveness to investors
According to the European Commissioner, the country's economic performance in recent years has been impressive
According to EC President Ursula von der Leyen, the euro will bring more investment, income, and jobs to Bulgaria
The country meets all technical criteria for joining the euro area, according to the published convergence reports
