site.btaDeputy PM and BSP Leader Zafirov: Euro's Adoption Means Better Financial Stability, Lower Interest Rates, More Investment

With the introduction of the euro, Bulgaria gains better financial stability, lower interest rates, more investments and much, much better conditions for development, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Council of the BSP Atanas Zafirov told a news conference at the party's headquarters here on Tuesday. In his words, this means better and more secure business environment, which in turn leads to higher incomes.

Earlier on Tuesday, the European Parliament voted to adopt a report on Bulgaria's adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026. Afterwards, Bulgaria cleared the last hurdle to its entry into the eurozone as the Council of the European Union adopted the three legislative acts required for this step.