Bulgaria to Adopt Euro in 2026, Marking Key Step Toward Deeper EU Integration
SOFIA — Bulgaria has formally joined the euro zone, adopting the euro as its official currency from 2026, in a move widely seen as a major milestone in the country’s long-term European integration.The decision carries significant geopolitical and economic weight, reinforcing Bulgaria’s alignment with the European Union and its core financial structures. However, analysts note…
SOFIA — Bulgaria has formally joined the euro zone, adopting the euro as its official currency from 2026, in a move widely seen as a major milestone in the country’s long-term European integration.
The decision carries significant geopolitical and economic weight, reinforcing Bulgaria’s alignment with the European Union and its core financial structures. However, analysts note that the move comes as the country continues to face persistent challenges, including political instability, corruption concerns, and deep public divisions over governance and reform.
Despite euro zone entry, critics argue that unresolved domestic issues could complicate Bulgaria’s economic transition and test public confidence in the change.
