Minister Gavriliță in Brussels: “Moldova maintains macroeconomic stability despite external challenges”
Moldova strengthens its macroeconomic stability despite external challenges. The message was delivered by Finance Minister Andrian Gavriliță at the annual EU Candidate Countries Economic and Financial Dialogue held on May 5 in Brussels.
The official is in Brussels as part of the Moldovan delegation led by National Bank of Moldova Governor Anca Dragu.
“Despite external challenges, the Republic of Moldova maintains macroeconomic stability. We continue reforms and investments to strengthen economic resilience and advance on the path of European integration,” said Gavriliță, noting the return of economic growth in 2025 and positive signals across several sectors.
At the same event, the BNM governor presented macroeconomic developments and outlined monetary policy measures aimed at maintaining medium-term price stability and managing external risks. She also highlighted progress in aligning the national regulatory and supervisory framework with the EU acquis in the institution’s areas of responsibility.
“The banking system in the Republic of Moldova remains stable, well capitalized, and focused on modernization. We continue to develop financial regulation and supervision, ensuring alignment with EU rules and international standards. These efforts directly support economic stability and Moldova’s path toward European integration, with tangible results for citizens and businesses,” said Anca Dragu.
She also referred to the government’s recent approval of the Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, in which the BNM played a significant role. Aligned with EU legislation, the document sets clear criteria for defining environmentally sustainable economic activities.
The new responsible lending framework, applied to both banks and non-bank lending institutions, was also highlighted as a measure to reduce the risk of household over-indebtedness.
The Brussels agenda also includes bilateral meetings between the Moldovan delegation and EU officials, including Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union; Gert Jan Koopman, Director-General of DG ENEST; and Annika Eriksgaard, Deputy Director-General for Investments and International Affairs at DG ECFIN.
The annual high-level meeting of the EU Candidate Countries Economic and Financial Dialogue brings together key economic stakeholders.
It includes finance ministers from EU member states, representatives of the European Commission and the European Central Bank, as well as officials from the finance ministries and central banks of candidate countries.
The purpose of these meetings is to coordinate and monitor how candidate countries implement economic policies so they align with EU rules and standards.
