2026 At the Earliest: Political Instability Pushes Back Bulgaria’s Eurozone and Schengen Goals
The "Economist Intelligence Unit" has pushed back Bulgaria's anticipated entry into the Eurozone and full Schengen membership to 2026, citing ongoing political instability as a major factor. According to their August forecast, while adopting the euro could be technically feasible by 2025 if price stability and a stable government are achieved, the prevailing conditions suggest a delay. Persistent political instability and inflation levels exceeding those of the European Central Bank benchmark are expected to hinder this timeline.
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