BNR pune presiune pe Guvern: investițiile străine se prăbușesc, iar lipsa de predictibilitate alungă capitalul

Leonardo Badea, the first deputy governor of the National Bank of Romania, warns of a significant decline in foreign direct investments, urging the government to ensure economic policies are predictable and timely. He highlights a drastic drop in investments, with only 669 million euros recorded in the first half of 2026, compared to 3.72 billion euros the previous year. Badea emphasizes the need for a credible budget and prioritization of EU fund absorption to restore investor confidence. The second quarter saw a negative investment flow of 521 million euros, the lowest since 2013, driven by high dividend distributions and reduced operational profitability. He stresses the importance of EU grants as a vital resource for financing external imbalances without increasing debt.