While citizens in Bulgaria are protesting against the introduction of the euro, the EU has given its approval for the member state to join the eurozone. If the EU finance ministers give their approval in July, the country can join the eurozone at the beginning of 2026.
By Frank Stier
Bulgaria wants to adopt the euro at the turn of the year, but the national deficit could still throw a spanner in the works. The population and business community are in favor of joining, but there are also prominent opponents.
By Frank Stier
After ten interest rate hikes by the ECB since the summer of 2022 and given a sluggish economy, demand for corporate loans is low.
By Corinna Visser
In Brussels, Chancellor Scholz insists on a proposal by the EU Commission on the use of e-fuels, the authority counters. Commission President von der Leyen now wants to intensify the negotiations.
By Eric Bonse
