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Upon joining the European Union in 2007, Bulgaria brought its unique script, making Cyrillic the third official alphabet of the EU, alongside Latin and Greek, reflecting its distinct cultural heritage and linguistic contribution.
The city hosts the official seats of the European Commission, the Council of the European Union, and partial sessions of the European Parliament. This central role in European politics makes Brussels a hub for international diplomacy and policy-making.
Despite not being a member of the European Union, Andorra officially adopted the Euro as its currency in 2002, and has been allowed to mint its own euro coins since 2014. This arrangement reflects its close economic ties with neighboring EU countries.
