Romania could fulfill conditions to join euro area in 3-4 years, president says

President Nicușor Dan stated on Thursday, February 12, that Romania could meet the conditions for joining the euro area over the next 3-4 years. He argued that switching to the euro would be beneficial for the country.

Starting January 1, 2026, Bulgaria became the 21st member state of the euro area, while Romania has remained outside the single currency due to its high budget deficit, fiscal imbalances, and the lack of political consensus on adopting the euro.