The Governor of the National Bank of Moldova (NBM), Ms Anca Dragu, held a meeting in Brussels with Mr Didier Millerot, Director for General Affairs at the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) of the European Commission.

The discussions focused on the financial system and recent macroeconomic developments, highlighting the resilience of the banking sector in the Republic of Moldova. The importance of maintaining monetary policy calibrated to ensure medium-term price stability and respond promptly to external risks was also emphasised.

Progress in aligning the national normative and supervisory framework with the EU acquis in areas relevant to the NBM’s mandate was noted.

A key item on the meeting’s agenda was the NBM’s objective of obtaining recognition of the equivalence of the Republic of Moldova's banking prudential framework with that of the EU. Such international recognition is a fundamental element for the European integration process and for enhancing the credibility of the banking sector in the Republic of Moldova.

The modernisation of the national financial ecosystem was also discussed, including the development of payment infrastructures and the implementation of innovative solutions, which contribute to increasing the efficiency and accessibility of financial services.

Additionally, the alignment with EU standards in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing was addressed during the meeting.

It was also highlighted that, on 8 April 2026, the Government of the Republic of Moldova approved the Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance, an important national document aligned with EU requirements, to which the NBM made a significant contribution.

"Aligning the national regulatory framework with EU standards and obtaining EU recognition of the equivalence of Moldova's banking prudential framework with that of the EU are priorities for the National Bank of Moldova, in the context of the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession process. The progress made in the financial sector reflects the institutional capacity to implement complex European standards and the active contribution of the NBM to the European financial integration process," said the NBM Governor.

The discussions with DG FISMA took place in Brussels during Ms Governor Dragu’s participation in the "Institution Building Days 2026" event, organised by the European Commission, which brings together representatives from public institutions, experts, and partners from EU member states and partner countries.

The mission of the Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) is to promote a resilient and stable financial system that supports economic growth and aligns with the EU’s strategic priorities, including long-term competitiveness, security, and the digital and green transitions.
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