Adoption of the Euro by Bulgaria on 1 January 2026

by name voted on 08.07.2025

Summary

The report recommends that Bulgaria be allowed to join the euro area on January 1, 2026, after meeting all economic convergence criteria.

10 08.07.2025

Report

economy

finance

european union

monetary economics

public finance and budget policy

Key points

In force from 01/01/2026

Recommendation for Bulgaria to officially adopt the euro on January 1, 2026.
Achievement of price stability with an inflation rate below the required reference value.
Maintenance of sustainable government finances with a low debt-to-GDP ratio.
Successful participation in the exchange rate mechanism for at least two years without deviations.

Vote

PPE

S&D

PfE

ECR

Renew

Verts/ALE

The Left

NI

ESN

Total

Documents (PDFs)

DRAFT REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the adoption by Bulgaria of the euro on 1 January 2026 REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the adoption by Bulgaria of the euro on 1 January 2026 Bulgaria's adoption of the euro on 1 January 2026

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