The eastward expansion of Europe’s single currency has suffered a setback after Bulgaria and Romania failed to meet the economic criteria needed to adopt the euro.
The decision announced by the European Central Bank and European Commission on Wednesday means Bulgaria’s ambition of joining the Eurozone at the start of next year will be frustrated. Their review also confirmed Romania’s hopes of euro membership remain as distant as ever.
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