Bulgarian special services reported attempts by Russia to disrupt the country’s entry into the eurozone, said Atanas Atanasov, head of the parliamentary commission overseeing security services, after a confidential meeting with leaders of the State Agency for National Security, the State Intelligence Agency, and the Military Intelligence Service, as reported by Novinite. According to him, there is a real risk of sabotage of Bulgaria’s euro adoption before January 1, 2026.
Atanasov emphasized that although the formal procedure of Bulgaria joining the eurozone is complete, the most critical period is from now until the beginning of next year. He noted that the main threat comes from foreign intelligence actions aimed at disrupting this key foreign policy goal. Among the potential risks, special attention is given to disinformation campaigns, which, according to Bulgarian sources, are linked to Russian intelligence.
Atanasov explained that Moscow’s ultimate goal is not only to prevent Bulgaria’s euro adoption but also to attempt to divide the European Union from within. According to him, this fits into a broader Kremlin strategy to undermine European unity.
On July 8, the EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) approved the final legal framework for Bulgaria’s euro adoption starting January 1, 2026. This marked the final legislative step in the integration process. However, intelligence reports suggest attempts to interfere with Bulgaria’s entry into the eurozone may continue until the transition is fully completed.
