The National Bank of Moldova published a readout of Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with Croatia’s Ambassador to Moldova, Marija Kapitanović, focused on recent economic developments, Moldova’s European integration track, and the role of the financial sector in supporting that process. The discussion covered reforms aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability and progress toward closer alignment with the European Union. The central bank highlighted its work to align Moldova’s regulatory and supervisory framework with European standards, including an ongoing process to equate national legislation with European Banking Authority requirements that is expected to be completed during 2026. The update also noted Moldova’s accession to the Single Euro Payments Area, operational since October 2025, and linked financial-sector reforms to an improvement in the country’s sovereign rating. Dragu also congratulated Boris Vujčić, Governor of the Croatian National Bank, on his appointment as Vice-President of the European Central Bank, while the Croatian Ambassador expressed support for Moldova’s EU integration and openness to sharing Croatian experience and good practices in regulation and financial stability.
National Bank of Moldova 2026-03-24
National Bank of Moldova highlights EBA-alignment and SEPA membership in meeting with Croatia’s Ambassador
The National Bank of Moldova reported on Governor Anca Dragu’s meeting with Croatia’s Ambassador, discussing Moldova’s European integration and financial sector reforms. The central bank is aligning its regulatory framework with European standards, aiming for completion in 2026, and has joined the Single Euro Payments Area. The meeting also highlighted Moldova’s improved sovereign rating and Croatia’s support for its EU integration.