Bulgarian MEP Tsvetelina Penkova , representing the Bulgarian Socialist Party, addressed Bulgaria ’s forthcoming entry into the eurozone , emphasizing that the decision is not a political win but a long-awaited economic advancement. With the backing of 80% of the European Parliament and unanimous approval from EU finance ministers, the country is set to become the 21st member of the monetary union as of January 1, 2026. According to Penkova , this milestone reflects the culmination of years of