A Historic Turning Point: Bulgaria Enters the Eurozone in 2026

From today, January 1, 2026, the euro officially replaces the lev as Bulgaria's national currency, making the country the 21st member of the eurozone. The move marks a major milestone in Bulgaria's European integration and is seen by institutions as a path toward greater economic stability, predictability, and long-term development within the European Union.

The process reached its decisive phase on February 25,