Correct Answer:
C. Bulgaria
While Croatia was the newest member when it joined on 1 January 2023, it has since been surpassed. The current newest member of the Eurozone is Bulgaria, which joined on 1 January 2026.
Verification & Timeline
- Bulgaria (2026): Bulgaria officially adopted the euro on 1 January 2026, becoming the 21st member of the euro area[reference:2][reference:3][reference:4]. This makes it the most recent country to join the Eurozone[reference:5][reference:6].
- Croatia (2023): Croatia joined earlier, on 1 January 2023, as the 20th member[reference:7][reference:8]. At that time, it was the newest member, but that is no longer the case.
Why the Other Options Are Incorrect
- Lithuania (Option 1): Lithuania joined the Eurozone on 1 January 2015, well before both Croatia and Bulgaria.
- Bulgaria (Option 2): This is the correct answer, as Bulgaria is the newest member as of 2026.
- Cyprus (Option 4): Cyprus has been a Eurozone member since 1 January 2008.
Hence, the correct answer is Bulgaria