The imperialist structures of the EU are seeking expansion in the context of the upcoming full-scale war against Russia.
Over the last few years, the comprador ruling class in Bulgaria has been doing everything possible to get the country into the eurozone in order to do the will of its Western masters. The planned date for this is 1 January 2026. This will happen against the will of the vast majority of the Bulgarian people. Even official sociology admits that about two thirds of Bulgarians are against this move. It is obvious to everyone that this will lead to further impoverishment of the working class and even greater dependence of Bulgaria on Western corporations and institutions.
There is a large-scale opposition to the euro in the country. With the efforts of the entire nation, over 600 000 signatures have been collected demanding a referendum on this issue. This means that every tenth adult Bulgarian has signed this petition. However, the Bulgarian authorities, subservient to imperialism, refuse to hold such a referendum because they know in advance what the reaction of the people will be. Propaganda, censorship and repression are intensified.
However, the resistance continues. Almost daily protests are held in all places of Bulgaria. Tens of thousands of people attend the largest protests in the capital Sofia. At some of these protests, tensions and clashes with the police have occurred. Protesters have been arrested and detained for weeks for opposing the euro. However, the repression is not paying off for the Bulgarian people and the resistance continues.
In this connection, we would like to appeal to all anti-imperialists around the world to stand in solidarity with the struggle of the Bulgarian people against the EU’s dictates and the forced entry of the country into the euro area. If the Bulgarian people manage to fight for their freedom and avoid the adoption of the euro as a result of popular resistance, this would be a major defeat for imperialism that would have global significance for the struggle of the peoples of the world. We therefore call on everyone who feels for the cause of the struggle against oppression and the dictates of the EU to express solidarity with the struggle of the Bulgarian people against the euro in a way that is appropriate to the conditions in the country concerned. You can then send us photos by and videos to show that the Bulgarian people are not alone. They need solidarity at this difficult time. The peoples of the world are brothers and have common interests in the context of the struggle against imperialism.
Solidarity is our weapon! United we will win!
23 September Movement, Bulgaria
