No consensus on public support for euro across continent
Bulgarian euro coins in Sofia, as the country joins the eurozone. Photo: Reuters
Bulgaria became the 21st member of the eurozone today despite opposition from half its electorate, leaving only a handful of countries in the 27-member European Union yet to adopt the currency.
Although public support for the euro is high in some of the remaining countries, including Hungary, euro-sceptic parties in governing coalitions and parliaments are likely to hold back further expansion of the currency zone for the foreseeable future.
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