54% of Bulgarians support the introduction of the euro

Since the introduction of the euro, the new currency has already become a natural part of everyday life for Bulgarians. The initial adaptation period has passed without major disruptions, and the latest survey by Alpha Research on the euro adoption process shows a clear predominance of positive over negative assessments, with 83% of respondents expressing a favorable view and 16% a negative one.

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According to the sociological agency, this is due to the good level of awareness among citizens and businesses during the transition. Three out of four surveyed adult Bulgarians (76%) consider themselves very well or fairly well informed about the introduction of the euro, BGNES reported.

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Currently, around 54% of citizens approve of the euro’s adoption, while 41% remain critical of the change. Support among businesses is even higher—nearly three-quarters of companies view joining the eurozone positively.

Edited by Ivo Ivanov

Translated by Kostadin Atanasov