Speaking ahead of a decisive day for Bulgaria ’s European integration, Finance Minister Temenuzhka Petkova addressed reporters in Brussels, just before the start of the ECOFIN Council meeting where ministers are expected to give final approval for Bulgaria ’s accession to the eurozone. According to Petkova , the day marks a pivotal moment. “ We are on the threshold of achieving a strategic national goal, ” she said, referring to Bulgaria ’s planned adoption of the euro on January 1, 2026. She