In the lead up to Bulgaria's potential entry into the eurozone, thousands of protesters gathered in Sofia, voicing their opposition to the government's plans. Civic groups and political parties, particularly nationalists and pro-Russian factions, rallied for a referendum on the euro adoption scheduled for January 1. They claimed that accepting the euro would represent a loss of national control over the economy, with leaders stating that decisions concerning Bulgarian finances would be made by the European Central Bank, calling it an "anti-state coup." The protests highlight significant public discontent surrounding this financial transition.
"Days before Bulgaria was expected to become the 21st member of the eurozone, opponents of the move geared up Saturday for a final battle to change the schedule."
"Thousands of protesters gathered on a central square in downtown Sofia to protest government plans to adopt the euro and to demand a referendum on the new currency."
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