Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance published remarks by Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski at a briefing of the Coordination Centre at the Euro Mechanism, setting out the caretaker government’s priorities for introducing the euro. The approach centres on consumer protection and close coordination with regulators, with an explicit warning that the changeover should not be used to justify speculative price increases. Klisurski described the euro introduction as a gradual process lasting many months rather than a single overnight event, and linked it to building public confidence in the new currency. He called for regulators’ inspections to continue “in full force” while improving their quality, with checks and fines applied precisely where problems exist and avoiding unnecessary burdens. From the following week, all line deputy ministers will participate in meetings of the Coordination Centre to support its activities and increase the pace of work.
Ministry of Finance (Bulgaria) 2026-02-23
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance strengthens euro changeover coordination and urges targeted inspections to prevent speculative price rises
Bulgaria's Ministry of Finance outlined priorities for introducing the euro, emphasizing consumer protection and coordination with regulators to prevent speculative price increases. Finance Minister Georgi Klisurski described the transition as a gradual process aimed at building public confidence, with ongoing regulatory inspections to ensure compliance. Deputy ministers will join Coordination Centre meetings to expedite the process.