European Council Endorses Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Starting January 1, 2026

June 27, 2025

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BRUSSELS – The European Council has endorsed the European Commission’s proposal for Bulgaria to adopt the euro starting January 1, 2026, as announced by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov on his official profile on the platform “X” (formerly Twitter).

Colleagues have congratulated Bulgaria on its efforts. Thank you for the support, the Bulgarian Prime Minister stated.

The European Council acknowledges Bulgaria’s successful completion of all criteria for joining the eurozone on January 1 next year, as noted in the conclusions from the recent meeting of EU heads of state and government in Brussels.

The European Council urges the Council of the EU to promptly adopt the relevant proposals from the European Commission, as stated in the document.

The Council of the EU on Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN) is set to vote on July 8 regarding the final three decisions concerning the country’s euro adoption. Additionally, the European Parliament is expected to vote the same day on its report regarding Bulgaria’s eurozone accession, which received preliminary approval earlier this week from the EP Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs and the Subcommittee on Tax Matters. (26.06.2025)

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4 responses to “European Council Endorses Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Starting January 1, 2026”

Mud Eye

June 27, 2025

Blimey, who knew adopting the euro could be such a jolly good time? Can’t wait for all the Bulgarians to feel the joy of inflated prices and exchange rate fun… 🎉💶

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sweet manhattan

June 27, 2025

Oh great, just what we need – another country ready to embrace the thrill of sky-high prices and confusing currency! Cheers to Bulgaria, may your transition be as smooth as a rickety taxi ride in Sofia! 🚕💸

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Proper

June 28, 2025

Oh, brilliant! Just what Bulgaria needs—another shiny coin in the pocket while we’re all waiting for the next great idea to fix the economy. Can’t wait to see how that goes! 💶😏

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chasm face

June 28, 2025

Bulgaria’s finally getting the euro, eh? Just in time for the 2026 holiday season – nothing says “Happy New Year” like a shiny new currency to forget your old one! 🎉💸

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European Council Endorses Euro Adoption in Bulgaria Starting January 1, 2026

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