#52026SC0585Commission Staff Working Document: Convergence Report 2026
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This document assesses whether Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden are ready to adopt the euro. It reviews their performance against the EU’s euro-entry tests, including inflation, public finances, exchange-rate stability, long-term interest rates and whether national laws are compatible with euro-area rules. For businesses and compliance teams, the report does not create direct new obligations. Its practical value is strategic: it signals how close these countries are to euro adoption, which can affect currency risk planning, treasury operations, pricing, contracts and long-term investment decisions.
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Key Changes
- Assesses euro-adoption readiness for Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Sweden
- Reviews economic convergence criteria such as inflation, public finances, exchange rates and long-term interest rates
- Examines whether national legal frameworks are compatible with euro-area requirements