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Frank Stier

Bulgaria: One step closer to the eurozone.

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.

Von Frank Stier

Romania: Run-off vote will decide the country's European course.

The run-off election in Romania will also decide whether the country remains on a pro-Western course: The far-right George Simion is the favorite going into the second round on Sunday. However, the pro-European challenger and Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan has recently caught up.

Von Frank Stier