Press Release – Jun 4, 2025 – Brussels  – Today, the European Commission concluded that Bulgaria is ready to adopt the euro as of 1 January 2026 – a key milestone that would make it the twenty-first Member State to join the euro area. This assessment is set out in the 2025 Convergence Report, prepared at the request of the Bulgarian authorities and marks a critical … Continue reading Bulgaria meets criteria to join the euro area on 1 January 2026