On 23 April 2026, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova, Ms Anca Dragu, held a bilateral meeting in Brussels with Ms Adrienn Király, Director for Neighbourhood East and Türkiye at the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) of the European Commission.
The meeting took place during Ms Governor Dragu's participation in the "Institution Building Days 2026" event, and the discussions with Ms Király focused on the financial sector reforms of the Republic of Moldova, which have been promoted and implemented as part of the European integration process.
During the discussion, the NBM Governor presented the recent macroeconomic developments, highlighting the maintenance of a resilient financial sector despite a volatile external context. The annual inflation rate remains within the target range (5% ± 1.5 percentage points), and monetary policy is focused on ensuring medium-term price stability. The conversation also addressed the recent progress in strengthening the independence and governance of the National Bank of Moldova, which is a fundamental element in maintaining macroeconomic and financial stability.
The officials also reviewed the implementation status of the Reform Agenda under the Moldova Growth Plan, supported by the European Union, a plan that will contribute to the country's economic development by stimulating investments and accelerating reforms.
The NBM Governor highlighted the progress in modernising the payment infrastructure, including integration into the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) and the ongoing development of the MIA instant payment system, which reflects the Republic of Moldova's capacity to implement European standards at an accelerated pace.
Additionally, developments in aligning the national regulatory and supervisory framework in the financial sector with EU legislation were discussed, along with the NBM's goal of achieving recognition of the equivalence of Moldova's banking prudential framework with that of the EU.
"The National Bank is actively involved in the process of harmonising national legislation with the EU acquis, and obtaining recognition of the equivalence of the national banking prudential framework with the European one is a strategic goal in this journey. The progress made in the financial sector confirms the institutional capacity to implement European rules and reflects the active contribution of the NBM to the preparation process for the Republic of Moldova’s EU accession," said Ms Anca Dragu.
From 22-23 April 2026, the Governor of the National Bank of Moldova is participating in the "Institution Building Days 2026" event in Brussels, organised by the European Commission, which brings together representatives of public institutions, experts, and partners from EU member states, EU candidate countries, and partner countries to discuss strengthening institutions and advancing reforms in the context of European integration.
