BNR governor urges Romania’s centrist parties to resume negotiations

14 August 2026 National Bank of Romania (BNR) governor Mugur Isărescu has urged the parties that formed Romania’s former governing coalition to return to negotiations and avoid public statements that could damage the country’s economic interests. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, August 13, Isărescu warned that political comments can affect Romania’s financial standing, particularly during periods when the country is being assessed by international rating agencies. "There is one thing that should give us food for thought: in these difficult situations, words are louder than deeds; pay attention to statements," Isărescu said, quoted by News.ro. The governor referred to public discussions in April and May about a possible reduction in value-added tax (VAT), saying that political st