Bulgaria is a member of the European Union, but not of the Eurozone. However, the country has expressed its aspiration to adopt the euro in 2025.

Is it, when and how will this happen?

To answer these questions, the Association of Honorary Consuls in Bulgaria (AHBC), the Bulgarian CFA Association, and the Association of Banks in Bulgaria (ABB) are organising the conference “Bulgaria in the Eurozone, When?”, dedicated to the key topic of Bulgaria`s accession to the Eurozone, the prospects and the necessary reforms for this to happen. The event will take place on 14 May 2024 from 9:30 am to 2:00 pm at the Sofia Balkan Palace Hotel, Royal Hall.

The conference will start with an opening speech by the Prime Minister of Bulgaria, and the panel discussions will address key topics from high-level representatives of Eurozone countries, including prime ministers, finance ministers, and chairmen of associations of banks and banking groups. Among those to be discussed:

• The challenges and opportunities for Bulgaria in joining the Eurozone
• Economic and financial prospects after accession
• The political and social implications of the introduction of the euro as the country`s official currency.

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