Bulgaria
Bulgaria may adopt the euro despite political risks
Sofia requested a report from the EU on its readiness to adopt the euro
BulgariaBulgaria’s euro adoption will be controversial
The far-right Revival party stepped up anti-euro protests as the government aims to adopt the currency next year
BulgariaBulgaria’s government will struggle to stay afloat
The ruling coalition consists of unlikely partners and relies on outside support in parliament
BulgariaBulgaria’s new cabinet will seek to overcome divisions
Almost three months after elections, parliament voted a regular government into office
BulgariaBulgarian parties are angling for another election
The largest party in Bulgaria signalled it would suspend efforts to form a government
BulgariaSchengen membership will benefit Bulgaria and Romania
Bulgaria and Romania have been given the nod to join the Schengen free-movement area fully from 2025
BulgariaBulgarian coalition talks are clouded in uncertainty
Coalition talks are underway, but evidence of progress is scant
BulgariaBulgaria and Romania move closer to EU core
The EU Council decided to admit Bulgaria and Romania into the Schengen free-movement area
BulgariaProspects for Eastern EU in 2025
Governments will be put to the test as economic pressures dovetail with a populist resurgence and defence concerns
Eastern Europe