BNR: Scădere masivă a investițiilor străine în România

Leonardo Badea, the BNR's first deputy governor, highlights a significant drop in foreign direct investments (FDI) in the first half of 2026, totaling only 669 million euros, down 82% from 3.72 billion euros in the same period of 2025. This decline is attributed to three main factors: high dividend distributions, reduced operational profitability, and specific market conditions. The negative trend in reinvested profits, which exceeded distributed dividends, indicates a challenging economic environment. Additionally, the seasonal nature of dividend payments may lead to a partial recovery in the second half of the year. The article emphasizes the importance of government policies in restoring investor confidence and the critical role of European funds in financing external imbalances without increasing debt.