Romania: Is?rescu on the transition to the euro: We are ready to do it when (…)

August 13, 2026

Is?rescu on the transition to the euro: We are ready to do it when society is ready
Aug 13, 2026

Is?rescu on the transition to the euro: We are ready to do it when society is ready.

Governor Mugur Is?rescu says that Romania should switch to the euro, but it is not ready at this time. The National Bank of Romania is ready to (…)

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