Experts suggest that Bulgariaadmission to euro area According to insights from Cinzia Arcidi of the Brussels Center for European Political Research, reported by Politico, January 2026 is more realistic. Despite previous goals, entry As of January 1, 2025, achieving the original goal is in doubt due to a variety of factors, including a Russian-funded disinformation campaign, political uncertainty, persistent inflation, and insufficient public support. It's being thrown.
political leaders of BulgariaEven the Governor of the National Bank of Bulgaria has acknowledged the possibility of a postponement. entry, possibly around mid-2025. However, technical considerations regarding the timing of accession may result in a postponement to mid-year. entry Not very traditional.
The future evaluation of the European Central Bank is BulgariaExpected readiness before the summer will play a key role in determining the feasibility of entry.encounter euro area standards require it Bulgaria's inflation rate is no more than 1.5 percentage points higher than the inflation rate of the top three EU countries. Despite the favorable budget environment, Bulgaria's current 2025 inflation forecast is 2.9%, suggesting more plausibility. entry In 2026.
Mr. Solt Dalvas of the Bruegel think tank emphasizes: Bulgaria's financial situation remains strong; euro area Integration. However, he emphasizes the potential for speeding up. entry By using “”,gray zone”, as seen in the accession of Croatia in 2023. However, any acceleration must be supported by valid reasons.
