European Commission Gives Bulgaria Green Light To Adopt Euro From January 1

EU gives green light for Bulgaria to join the euro

The EU has approved Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the euro, clearing the way for a 2026 switch. The move follows inflation reforms and marks a milestone in the country's EU integration.

The euro is about to get a new member. What does that mean?

Bulgaria has the green light to become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

EU gives Bulgaria green light to adopt euro in 2026

The EU gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on Jan. 1, 2026, putting the Balkan country on course to become the 21st member of the single currency area. The European Commission said Bulgaria had fulfilled the strict criteria "intended to ensure that a country is ready to adopt the euro and that its economy is sufficiently prepared to do so." The European Central Bank also gave a positive opinion, hailing Bulgaria's "t…

The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

Bulgaria has the green light to join the euro next year and become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The euro zone is ready for a new member: Bulgaria

Bulgaria's ascension to the euro would take the bloc to 21 members.

European Commission Gives Bulgaria Green Light To Adopt Euro From January 1

The European Commission has given Bulgaria the go ahead to join the euro zone single currency region as of January 1, 2026, according to a document seen by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.