Bulgaria to adopt euro sparks controversy | Business News

Bulgaria will officially join the eurozone on Thursday, becoming the 21st member despite concerns about inflation. The country met the entry criteria in January 2025, increasing the number of euro users to 356 million. However, some Bulgarians fear economic crisis due to the move. Joining the eurozone will allow Bulgarian businesses access to the single market and give the country a say in ECB policy.

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