Political Instability Pushes Bulgaria’s Eurozone Accession to 2026?

Due to ongoing political challenges, Bulgaria’s accession to the Eurozone is now projected to occur no earlier than 2026. Despite positive evaluations from Eurozone leaders about progress made earlier in the year, the country’s persistent political instability and failure to meet necessary criteria have led to this further delay.

Originally slated for January 2024, Bulgaria’s entry into the Eurozone was postponed to 2025 due to high inflation, which necessitated economic stabilization efforts....