Bulgaria is nearing its goal of joining the Eurozone, but faces public skepticism. The European Parliament's ECON committee overwhelmingly supported Bulgaria's accession, yet public opinion is divided, with concerns about economic independence and purchasing power. Political instability and past austerity measures contribute to fears about adopting the Euro. President Rumen Radev's proposal for a referendum to delay Euro adoption has been criticized as politically opportunistic. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)