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Bulgaria: Large Protests Against the Euro
Reportage – Isidoros Karderinis - Charilogone Editorial Team
SOFIA, Bulgaria—On Sunday, June 8, 2025, protesters gathered in front of the National Bank of Bulgaria, under heavy police presence, to oppose the planned introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026.
The demonstration, once again organized by the political party “Vazrazdane,” was accompanied by similar protests in other cities across Bulgaria. The party’s president, Konstantin Kostadinov, sent a letter to all European Union prime ministers, calling for Bulgaria’s exclusion from the eurozone.
In his statements, Kostadinov emphasized: “Our struggle is for democracy, our rights, and, above all, our most fundamental right—the right to vote.” He further pointed out that Italy has held five referendums on the euro, despite petition requests signed by fewer than 1% of citizens, whereas in Bulgaria, a referendum is not permitted despite 10% of the population expressing willingness.
Protesters firmly voiced their desire to retain the Bulgarian lev as the national currency and demanded a referendum on this critical, long-term economic issue.
“We want to keep the Bulgarian lev because it represents our national sovereignty. Without the lev, there is no Bulgaria,” they proclaimed emphatically.
Thousands of demonstrators expressed deep concerns over the transition to the euro, warning that it could result in rising prices, declining living standards, loss of economic and financial autonomy, and increased dependence on foreign powers.
SOFIA, Bulgaria—On Sunday, June 8, 2025, protesters gathered in front of the National Bank of Bulgaria, under heavy police presence, to oppose the planned introduction of the euro on January 1, 2026.
The demonstration, once again organized by the political party “Vazrazdane,” was accompanied by similar protests in other cities across Bulgaria. The party’s president, Konstantin Kostadinov, sent a letter to all European Union prime ministers, calling for Bulgaria’s exclusion from the eurozone.
In his statements, Kostadinov emphasized: “Our struggle is for democracy, our rights, and, above all, our most fundamental right—the right to vote.” He further pointed out that Italy has held five referendums on the euro, despite petition requests signed by fewer than 1% of citizens, whereas in Bulgaria, a referendum is not permitted despite 10% of the population expressing willingness.
Protesters firmly voiced their desire to retain the Bulgarian lev as the national currency and demanded a referendum on this critical, long-term economic issue.
“We want to keep the Bulgarian lev because it represents our national sovereignty. Without the lev, there is no Bulgaria,” they proclaimed emphatically.
Thousands of demonstrators expressed deep concerns over the transition to the euro, warning that it could result in rising prices, declining living standards, loss of economic and financial autonomy, and increased dependence on foreign powers.
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