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A 21st member of the euro area for 2026: Bulgaria
29th of December 2025
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Eurosystem
After joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria will adopt the euro on 1 January 2026 and become the 21st member of the euro area. Bulgaria’s entry was enabled by its compliance with the convergence criteria and its accession will strengthen its economic integration with its euro area partners. However, it still has institutional and structural challenges to face if it is to accelerate its economic catch-up.
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Monthly Business Survey – Start of December 2025
22nd of December 2025
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40 Years of the Negotiable Debt Securities Market
22nd of December 2025
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