The Central Bank of Slovenia held its “From value to values” ceremony to mark the 35th anniversary of the tolar’s introduction and the 20th anniversary of Slovenia’s adoption of the euro and entry into the Eurosystem. The event reviewed the country’s transition from independent monetary policymaking to participation in shaping policy for the euro area. Governor Primož Dolenc highlighted the tolar’s role in building public trust, economic stability and international credibility before Slovenia adopted the euro on Jan. 1, 2007. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, addressing the ceremony by video link, recalled that euro adoption gave Slovenia’s central bank governor a seat on the ECB Governing Council. She noted that more than nine in 10 Slovenians support the single currency, jointly the highest share in the euro area.
Central Bank of Slovenia marks 35th anniversary of tolar introduction and 20th anniversary of euro adoption
The Central Bank of Slovenia commemorated the tolar’s introduction 35 years ago and the 20th anniversary of euro adoption and Eurosystem membership. Governor Primož Dolenc emphasized the tolar’s contribution to the foundations for euro adoption. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted Slovenia’s role in monetary policymaking and support for the euro among more than nine in 10 Slovenians, jointly the highest share in the euro area.