The National Bank of Moldova reported that Governor Anca Dragu held a bilateral meeting in Brussels with Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST), on the margins of the Vienna Initiative Full Forum 2025. Discussions focused on intensifying cooperation to support Moldova’s European integration, with emphasis on the central bank’s role. The agenda covered alignment of Moldova’s regulatory framework with European Union standards, DG ENEST technical assistance opportunities, and strengthening central bank independence. The meeting also addressed the Growth Plan for the Republic of Moldova and the harmonisation of the financial framework with EU rules, including steps to connect the Moldovan banking sector to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).
National Bank of Moldova 2025-10-01
National Bank of Moldova meets European Commission DG ENEST to advance EU regulatory alignment and SEPA connection
The National Bank of Moldova's Governor Anca Dragu met with Gert Jan Koopman of the European Commission to discuss enhancing cooperation for Moldova's EU integration. Key topics included aligning Moldova's regulatory framework with EU standards, technical assistance from DG ENEST, and central bank independence. The meeting also covered the Growth Plan for Moldova and connecting its banking sector to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA).