Alexandru Nazare attends ECOFIN meeting in Dublin

Romanian Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare is participating in the informal ECOFIN meeting and central bank governors' gathering in Dublin, organized by the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The meeting, held on September 18–19, 2026, focuses on economic and financial transformations driven by technological shifts and evolving financial markets.

Key agenda items include sessions on financial innovation and the future of global capital, examining how technology reshapes global finance and impacts European economic competitiveness and resilience. A significant portion of the discussions will address the impact of artificial intelligence on the European economy and society, featuring a presentation by International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva.

On the sidelines of the summit, Minister Nazare is scheduled for a bilateral meeting with French Finance Minister Roland Lescure. The two officials will discuss bilateral economic situations and shared European agenda priorities, including the deepening of capital markets and the mobilization of private capital for investment.