The National Bank of Moldova (NBM) will actively participate in the implementation of the National Programme for the Accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union for the years 2025-2029, approved by the Government. As part of this strategic national effort, the NBM reaffirms its commitment to supporting, through its policy and regulatory instruments, the harmonisation process of the financial and monetary framework with European standards and requirements. The central bank joins this national effort as an institution directly involved in the negotiation process for the country's European integration.
"The approval of the Programme provides both a strategic direction and the guarantee of a clear path, with reforms that are monitored and calibrated in the interest of citizens. The National Bank will support this process with professionalism and responsibility because integration into the European Union is a commitment to a more secure, stable and equitable future for society as a whole. We are contributing with rigour and determination to the consolidation of a modern, predictable and compatible financial system in line with European standards. We envision a Moldova with strong institutions, protected investments, and a country where people can look to the future with confidence and hope", emphasises the Governor of the NBM, Anca Dragu, on the occasion of the approval of the National Program for the Accession of the Republic of Moldova to the European Union.
The involvement of the National Bank in the implementation of the National Accession Programme is part of the set of responsibilities that the institution holds in its leading role in three chapters of negotiations with the European Union: Free movement of capital, Financial services and Economic and monetary policy. These are fundamental pillars for the economic stability, transparency and financial integration of the Republic of Moldova into the European area.
The NBM also contributes to other chapters relevant to the stability and development of the country's financial system, including: Statistics; Financial control; Information society and media; Social policy and employment. The institution's contribution also extends to areas such as the digitalisation of the financial system, financial inclusion, economic sustainability, and consumer protection, in line with the six major clusters of the European reform.
The official accession negotiation process of the Republic of Moldova began in June 2024 and is currently in the screening phase - an analysis of the compatibility of national legislation with European legislation. The implementation of the Program is expected to bring direct benefits to citizens through more efficient public services, a functioning justice system, modern infrastructure and expanded access to the European market.
On 9 May 2025, on the occasion of Europe Day, the NBM launched a series of explanatory videos about its role in the Republic of Moldova's European integration process
