The request for a convergence report to join the eurozone will be made after February 18, once the draft State Budget is submitted. This was confirmed by Bulgarian Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov during an interview on BNT. He stated that the proposed budget must include a deficit ceiling of up to 3%, emphasizing that joining the eurozone is a key goal outlined in the coalition agreement with "Democratic Bulgaria." Zhelyazkov explained that Bulgaria must meet specific requirements regarding