The National Bank of Moldova reported that its governor, Anca Dragu, spoke at the EU-Western Balkans Summit 2025 in Brussels, setting out Moldova’s progress on financial stability, European integration and digital modernisation in the context of unlocking investment and supporting growth. In her remarks, Dragu described EU integration as a key catalyst for economic growth and positioned the central bank as lead coordinator for accession negotiation chapters covering the free movement of capital, financial services, and economic and monetary policy. She pointed to inflation moving back toward the target range, a banking sector capital adequacy ratio above 25% (described as 2.5 times the prudential requirement), and a three-notch sovereign rating improvement by S&P Global Ratings to “BB-/B”. She also highlighted the broad adoption of the MIA instant payments system and Moldova’s accession to SEPA as steps connecting the country more closely to the European financial space, alongside an EU-supported Growth Plan that she said could accelerate development if reforms continue.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-12-04
National Bank of Moldova outlines EU accession finance priorities and cites 25%+ bank capital ratio at EU-Western Balkans Summit
National Bank of Moldova's governor, Anca Dragu, addressed the EU-Western Balkans Summit 2025, emphasizing Moldova's financial stability, European integration, and digital modernization. Dragu highlighted EU integration as a growth catalyst, noting inflation nearing target, strong banking sector capital adequacy, and improved sovereign ratings. She underscored Moldova's adoption of the MIA instant payments system and accession to SEPA as key steps towards deeper integration with the European financial space.