Group 1 - The European Central Bank has officially approved Bulgaria's application to adopt the euro, making it the 21st member of the Eurozone [1] - Bulgaria is set to start using the euro on January 1, 2026, marking a significant milestone for the Eurozone [1] - Bulgaria has met all the necessary economic convergence criteria, including price stability, public finance, exchange rate, and long-term interest rate standards [1] Group 2 - The European Commission's spring economic forecast predicts a 0.9% growth for the Eurozone in 2025 and a 1.4% growth in 2026, with recent forecasts being downgraded due to global trade uncertainties [2] - The international status of the Eurozone is expected to improve, with the euro potentially becoming a viable alternative to the US dollar amid increasing uncertainty in the dollar-based international monetary system [2] - The European Central Bank's president indicated that changes in the international order could provide opportunities for the euro to play a larger role on the global stage, provided that appropriate policies are implemented [2]
正式批准!欧元区第21个成员国来了
Jin Rong Shi Bao·2025-06-04 13:32