The start of the new political season in Bulgaria brings three pressing financial topics into focus: speculation surrounding the country’s eurozone entry, the 2025 budget deficit, and preparations for the 2026 budget. This assessment was shared by Simeon Dyankov , Chairman of the Fiscal Council and former Finance Minister, in an interview with BGNES editor-in-chief Georgi Pashkulev. Regarding speculation tied to euro adoption, Dyankov noted that the government and parliament have enacted