www.antena3.ro/economic/cristian-popa-bnr-anunta-c

The National Bank of Romania is prepared for eurozone accession, emphasizing the need for sustained fiscal consolidation efforts. Cristian Popa highlighted that while the bank is technically ready, achieving the Maastricht criteria requires significant political and economic sacrifices. He acknowledged the challenges of reducing the deficit and public debt, while also noting that the eurozone has both advantages and disadvantages. Popa expressed support for the transition to the euro, stressing the importance of understanding the complexities involved.