Political Reactions to Bulgaria’s Euro Adoption Highlight National Achievement and Future Challenges

Government

Following Bulgaria ’s successful vote for eurozone entry in both the European Parliament and the EU Council for Economic and Financial Affairs (ECOFIN), leading politicians and statesmen promptly expressed their congratulations and reflections on this historic achievement. Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov celebrated the milestone on the social media platform X, declaring, “ We succeeded! Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria will officially adopt the euro. ” He extended thanks to all institutions,