The National Bank of Bulgaria and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria (AmCham) signed a memorandum of cooperation, setting a framework to deepen joint work with a focus on Bulgaria’s planned accession to the euro area from 1 January 2026 and on improving information to businesses and households about the long-term effects of joining. The memorandum was signed by National Bank of Bulgaria Governor Dimitar Radev and AmCham Chief Executive Officer Ivan Mihaylov. The agreement builds on an existing partnership on initiatives intended to strengthen dialogue between institutions and business, improve competitiveness of the Bulgarian economy, and support the country’s European integration. After the signing, the two leadership teams discussed further joint initiatives, including new forums and discussions on key economic topics similar to a recent event on competitiveness in the context of euro area accession.
National Bank of Bulgaria 2025-05-19
National Bank of Bulgaria signs cooperation memorandum with the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria to support euro area accession from 1 January 2026
The National Bank of Bulgaria and the American Chamber of Commerce in Bulgaria signed a memorandum of cooperation to enhance collaboration, focusing on Bulgaria's planned euro area accession in 2026 and informing businesses and households about its long-term effects. The agreement aims to strengthen institutional dialogue, improve economic competitiveness, and support European integration.