The National Bank of Moldova announced that Governor Anca Dragu is leading a delegation to Brussels for 4–6 March 2025 to deepen cooperation with European institutions and advance Moldova’s financial integration into the European Union. Meetings with European Commission Executive Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu and Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union Maria Luís Albuquerque covered alignment of Moldova’s financial regulations with EU standards, modernisation of the payments infrastructure, and Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The agenda also included discussions with the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union (DG FISMA) Director-General John Berrigan and European Payments Council Director-General Giorgio Andreoli, alongside topics such as implementation of reforms under the Growth Plan, financial inclusion, and financial education. Further meetings at the European Parliament are scheduled during the visit; the delegation includes First Deputy Governor Petru Rotaru.
National Bank of Moldova 2025-03-04
National Bank of Moldova holds Brussels talks with EU institutions on regulatory alignment and SEPA accession
The National Bank of Moldova, led by Governor Anca Dragu, is visiting Brussels to enhance cooperation with European institutions and further Moldova's financial integration into the EU. Discussions with European Commission officials focused on aligning Moldova's financial regulations with EU standards, modernizing payments infrastructure, and joining the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA). The agenda also includes meetings on financial reforms and education.