Moldova's Ministry of Finance held public consultations on Nov. 2, 2026, on the country's negotiating position for Chapter 17, Economic and Monetary Policy, of its European Union accession negotiations. The plans call for full alignment of the relevant national legal framework with EU rules by the end of 2027 and implementation of the commitments by accession, without transition periods. Priorities include amending the Law on the National Bank of Moldova and the Law on Public Finance and Budgetary and Fiscal Responsibility, alongside drafting legislation to establish a Fiscal Council. These measures build on progress during 2025–2026 in strengthening the central bank's independence and governance, improving public investment management and developing economic policy coordination. After accession, Moldova would participate in the Economic and Monetary Union as a member state with a derogation. Adoption of the euro as its official currency would follow fulfillment of the convergence criteria.
Moldova's Ministry of Finance consults on economic and monetary reforms for EU accession, targeting legal alignment by 2027
Moldova's Ministry of Finance held consultations on its EU accession commitments for economic and monetary policy, with legal alignment planned by the end of 2027. Priorities include amending central bank and public finance legislation and drafting a law to establish a Fiscal Council. The commitments are to be implemented by accession without transition periods, while euro adoption would follow fulfillment of the convergence criteria.