Bulgaria protests the euro – Brussels decision on 4 June

Thousands of Bulgarians are out on the streets. The protests, organised by the Nationalist organization of Rebirth, hit the plans to adopt the euro. The participants in the demonstration accuse the European Union of “dictature” and “Western imperialism”. president Rumen Radew, contrary to the government's position, supported the demonstrators and demands a referendum. Meanwhile, the European Commission is due to announce on 4 June whether Bulgaria is ready to join the euro area on 1 January 2026. The game is about the symbolic and financial sovereignty of the country. 3 facts you request to know: Sofia Streets full of protesters On Sunday, June 1, Bulgarians gave a clear signal – they do not want the euro. The main streets of Sofia and respective another cities were blocked by