Bulgaria's Euro Referendum: A Populist Delay?

Bulgaria's Euro Referendum: A Populist Delay? Bulgaria is poised to hold a referendum on adopting the euro. However, the timing of the vote, following a key convergence report, has sparked controversy. Critics, like those featured in a recent video circulating online, accuse President Rumen Radev of employing populist tactics to delay a decision he may oppose. "It's clear why it's happening now, and not when it could have," states one commentator in the viral video. The video highlights concerns that the delay undermines Bulgaria's progress toward EU integration. The President's office has yet to respond to these accusations, but the debate underscores the complexities of economic and political decision-making in Bulgaria.