Bulgaria Nears Full Readiness for Euro Adoption as Over 80 Percent of State Systems Pass Compatibility Tests
Sofia, The Gulf Observer: Nearly 83% of Bulgaria’s administrative institutions are technically prepared to transition to the euro, according to the national digital platform tracking euro adoption readiness. Out of 521 institutions required to adjust, 516 have submitted and implemented their transition plans, bringing the country closer to a seamless currency shift.
Spearheading the process, the Ministry of e-Government is leading efforts to modernize public sector IT systems, with a focus on adapting infrastructure that handles financial data and monetary operations across central and local government bodies.
To ensure public transparency, the Ministry launched a real-time monitoring platform – https://evro.egov.bg – where progress is updated biweekly by each institution. The platform provides both individual and summary reports, covering 602 public bodies, including the Presidential and Parliamentary administrations, the Ombudsman, the Court of Audit, and the Supreme Judicial Council.
Currently, 1,709 of 2,133 information systems have successfully completed euro-compatibility testing, with the remaining systems undergoing final updates. The current completion rate, 82.79%, marks a major leap from the 39.69% reported in late March.
However, five administrative bodies, including the municipalities of Bozhurishte, Pomorie, Panagyurishte, and the Severen and Novi Iskar districts, have yet to begin preparations.
In line with legal requirements, all financial systems must be fully ready by early October, three months ahead of the official transition. The Ministry of e-Government will begin formal inspections from October 1 to ensure full compliance and readiness across the public sector.
