Thousands of ultra-nationalist Revival party supporters in Bulgaria clashed with police while attempting to storm an EU mission building in Sofia, protesting the country’s planned euro adoption in 2026. The demonstrators, fearing economic instability and loss of sovereignty, threw projectiles and set fires, resulting in police injuries and arrests. The Bulgarian government condemned the violence, reaffirming its commitment to joining the Eurozone. While economists argue the euro would boost investment and lower debt costs, public opinion remains divided, with concerns about potential price increases.
Fears of Price Hikes Fuel Bulgarian Euro Protests
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