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Bulgaria has officially adopted the euro, with the Bulgarian central bank's governor joining the ECB Governing Council. While the transition is underway, Bulgarians can still use levs until June 30, with public opinion divided on the move. Bulgaria has been an EU member since 2007 and sees benefits from membership.
Bulgaria began withdrawing euros for the first time after joining the euro currency union, replacing the lev in cash transactions, amid political instability and public skepticism about the change's impact on prices and national identity.
Bulgaria will adopt the euro on New Year's Day, replacing the lev, which is expected to boost cross-border trade, travel, and investment, while also giving Bulgaria a seat on the European Central Bank's governing council. The changeover involves currency conversion, with old notes exchanged for free until June 30, and aims to deepen economic ties with Western Europe, despite some public skepticism.
Bulgaria officially joined the euro currency union on New Year's Day, marking a significant step in its EU integration amid political turmoil and public skepticism, with debates over economic benefits and national identity.
Mass protests in Bulgaria, driven by anti-corruption sentiments, led to the resignation of the government, coinciding with Bulgaria adopting the euro, signaling a significant political and economic shift.
Bulgaria will adopt the euro as its official currency on January 1, 2026, becoming the 21st EU country to do so, leaving only six countries still using their own currencies within the EU.
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