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Bulgaria on the euro’s doorstep: towards a shared future

· Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (Euro area (EU))

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· Christine Lagarde Wiki · European Central Bank WikiBulgaria on the euro’s doorstep: towards a shared future

ContextSpeech by Christine Lagarde at a conference on Bulgaria joining the euro area, organised by the Bulgarian Ministry of Finance and the Bulgarian National Bank.

Why it mattersMarks Bulgaria's entry into the euro area on 1 January 2026, with the ECB President's advice on keeping reforms going.

Problems raised
  1. Fixed exchange rates are vulnerable under stress.
  2. Changeovers can cause price rounding.
  3. Progress could fade after adoption.
Solutions proposed
  1. Adopt the euro on 1 January 2026.
  2. Lock in reforms after joining.
  3. Gain resilience and a voice in euro area decisions.
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