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Bulgaria to apply for Eurozone waiting room before end of July

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Bulgarian Minister of Finance Vladislav Goranov told foreign reporters in Sofia that he expected Bulgaria to apply for membership in the Eurozone waiting room mechanism known as ERM-2 by July.

Reuters recalled that talks with the European Central Bank and Member States have already started with ERM-2. The news agency also points out that the European Commission and its head, Jean-Claude Juncker, have already stated that they support Bulgaria's plans and would provide it with expert and technical assistance in this regard.




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