Populism over Principle - Bulgaria’s Euro Referendum and the Limits of Populist Constitutionalism
Thavard, Blaga
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2025-06-05
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As EU officials arrive in Sofia to celebrate Bulgaria’s readiness for euro adoption, nationalist-fueled protests erupt in the streets. The tensions were triggered by President Rumen Radev’s unexpected call for a referendum on whether the country should join the euro on 1 January 2026 – despite Bulgaria having met all convergence criteria after years of effort. Far from a genuine democratic impulse, the move appears to be a populist gamble, trading legal commitments and European credibility for short-term political gain.
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Thavard, Blaga
Bulgaria
Euro
European Union
Populist Constitutionalism
Radew Rumen | 1963– | Generalmajor; Politiker
Referendum
Radew Rumen | 1963– | Generalmajor; Politiker
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https://verfassungsblog.de/bulgaria-referendum-euro/
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