'Congratulations, Bulgaria': EU Commission Chief Hails Euro Entry As Historic Step

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen welcomed Bulgaria’s entry into the euro area, calling it one of the European Union’s most significant achievements. Speaking ahead of January 1, 2026, when the euro becomes Bulgaria’s official currency, she stressed that the step crowns years of sustained effort and reforms. According to her, adopting the euro will make everyday payments and travel easier for citizens and will deliver tangible benefits to Bulgarian society.

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