A 21st member of the euro area for 2026: Bulgaria

Un 21e membre pour la zone euro en 2026: la Bulgarie

Alix Berthélemé, Aude Chassaing and Florian Le Gallo

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Abstract: 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.

Après avoir rejoint l’Union européenne en 2007, la Bulgarie adoptera l’euro le 1er janvier 2026, devenant ainsi le 21e membre de la zone euro. Permise par le respect des critères de convergence, cette entrée renforcera l’intégration économique de la Bulgarie avec ses partenaires de la zone euro. Des défis institutionnels et structurels demeurent pour accélérer son rattrapage économique.

Date: 2025-12-29
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