Bulgaria is nearing eurozone membership, targeting early 2026 for adoption of the euro. However, pro-Russian parties, particularly Vazrazhdane, are campaigning against this integration, aiming to stir public sentiment through misinformation. Claims made by members, such as Rada Laykova, suggest the European Commission might 'steal' savings or that pension funds could be redirected to military projects. Fact-checking efforts reveal these assertions are false, emphasizing that personal savings are safeguarded within EU regulations and cannot be seized without due process.
The country's ruling coalition said adopting the euro is a top priority that, ideally, will become a reality at the beginning of 2026.
With the possibility of Bulgaria entering the eurozone getting closer, disinformation narratives have become more prolific.
Laykova suggested that people's savings and pension funds could be used for military projects, claiming that EU would 'steal' their money.
The EU does not have the power to simply seize private savings arbitrarily. It operates under a system to protect people's investments.
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