Eurozone Member States recommended Bulgaria as 21. Eurozone Member, with the aim of adopting the euro in January 2026. years.
The European Tip of Ekofin will vote on legal acts for joining 20. June, which requires a qualified majority, this body said.
– This is a key step for the adoption of the euro in Bulgaria in 2026. years – said the president of the Eurogroup Pascal Donochj.
Bulgaria, EU member since 2007. year, she met the criteria of convergence, including low inflation and fiscal discipline, noted the advice.
The Bulgarian currency, Lev, was related to the Euro since 1999. years, and the Commission noted that the inflation rate of 2.7 percent and the public debt of Bulgaria of 24.1% are significantly below the EU’s limitations. The European Central Bank previously confirmed a stable exchange rate of Bulgaria and the interest rate of 3.9%, but called for reforms.
(Vijesti.ba)
