Bulgaria’s transition into the eurozone marks a substantial recalibration of its economic landscape, promising enhanced stability and closer ties with the European Union’s core financial mechanisms. This move is expected to lower borrowing costs, attract foreign investment, and simplify cross-border trade, effectively integrating Bulgaria more deeply into the European single market. However, it also comes with a set of stringent fiscal rules and monetary policies dictated by the European Central Bank, which could limit the country’s economic autonomy and flexibility in addressing local financial challenges.

Despite the anticipated benefits, not all Bulgarians are convinced this change is positive. Key concerns revolve around the…