www.economica.net/cristian-popa-bnr-romania-a-ajun

Cristian Popa from the National Bank of Romania stated that the country has reached about 70% of real economic convergence with the EU, up from 26%. He emphasized that this progress is not guaranteed and requires sustained investment rather than consumption-driven growth. Popa warned against delaying necessary economic adjustments, which could lead to harsher conditions imposed by creditors. He highlighted the importance of attracting foreign capital and maintaining investor confidence, especially amid high financing costs. Popa also noted that while economic activity is slowing, it may lead to a healthier growth model, contrasting it with unsustainable growth seen in previous years.