Bulgaria: Joining the euro in times of political crisis
6 min
Available until 16/12/2026
On 1 January 2026, Bulgaria will adopt the euro, almost two decades after joining the EU. Although the authorities assure that the currency change will not trigger inflation, many citizens fear that the transition will make life more expensive.
Image
Jean Will
Editing
Julia Saccani
Journalist
Marion Roussey
Fixer
Venelin Petkov
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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