Remarks by Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe after the Eurogroup meeting on Bulgaria's accession to the euro area, reinforcing security in Europe, removing barriers in the single market, the digital euro and the Eurogroup presidency.
The Eurogroup endorsed a recommendation from euro area member states to the Council of the European Union regarding Bulgaria’s fulfilment of the convergence criteria and introducing the euro on 1 January 2026.
The Council is calling for targeted efforts to advance gender equality in the digital age, with a focus on the risks and opportunities presented by AI.