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"The increase in energy prices will keep inflation well above two percent in the near term," Lagarde said in April.
The Governor of the Bulgarian National Bank will sit on the ECB's Governing Council, with the same say, the same vote and the same responsibility as every other member. The gains from euro adoption are substantial and translate into smoother trade, lower financing costs, and more stable prices.
With the arrival of 2026, we proudly welcome Bulgaria into the euro family. This is a historic moment that will strengthen trade, travel and financial stability across Europe. The euro is a powerful symbol of what Europe can achieve when we work together, and of the shared values and collective strength that we can leverage to confront the global geopolitical uncertainty that we face.