site.btaEC President von der Leyen: Bulgaria One Step Closer to Adopting Euro

"Today, Bulgaria is one step closer to adopting the euro," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wrote on her X account on the occasion of the EC's and the European Central Bank's positive reports about Bulgaria's readiness to adopt the single currency on January 1, 2026. 

"This will mean more investment and trade with euro area partners, and more stability and prosperity for the Bulgarian people. Bulgaria will also take its rightful place in shaping euro area decisions. Congratulations!" the EC President went on to say.