Adoption by Bulgaria of the euro on 1 January 2026
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Last active 08 Jul 2025
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This proposal allows Bulgaria to replace the lev with the euro from 1 January 2026.
Who it affects
It affects people, businesses, banks, public bodies, and markets in Bulgaria using or relying on the national currency.
Core of the proposal
- Finds Bulgaria meets the legal and economic conditions for adopting the euro.
- Ends Bulgaria’s EU derogation from joining the euro area.
- Sets 1 January 2026 as the date for euro adoption in Bulgaria.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- Bulgaria’s derogation is abrogated with effect from 1 January 2026.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- 2005 Act of Accession
- art. 5: abrogates Bulgaria’s derogation with effect from 1 January 2026
Latest update
03 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
Moved to European Parliament
Documents
3 recentSourcesOEIL