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Șerban Matei
Șerban Matei is a Romanian central banker, director of the International Relations Department of the National Bank of Romania and a graduate of the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies in finance and banking.
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Described as close to governor Mugur Isărescu, he has been Romania's representative to the IMF since 2012. In May 2026 he was named among the possible contenders for Prime Minister of Romania.
Career
Matei holds a degree in finance and banking from the Bucharest Academy of Economic Studies (ASE). He directs the International Relations Department of the National Bank of Romania. Digi24 reports he was appointed Romania's representative to the International Monetary Fund in 2012 and took part over the years in negotiations with the IMF, the World Bank and EU bodies. On 12 May 2026, Digi24 reported, sources said President Nicușor Dan was considering him, with presidential adviser Radu Burnete, as a technocrat prime minister.
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Prime Minister of Romania?
| Outcome | Left – Right | Age | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luca Niculescu | 55 | 65% | |
| Sorin Grindeanu | Centre-left | 52 | 11% |
| Alexandru Nazare | 46 | 10% | |
| Eugen Tomac | Centre-right | 45 | 2% |
| George Simion | Far right | 40 | 2% |
| Dan Motreanu | Centre-right | 56 | 2% |
| Ilie Bolojan | Centre-right | 57 | 2% |
| Alexandru Rogobete | Centre-left | 35 | 2% |
| Șerban Matei | 1% | ||
| Leonardo Badea | Centre-left | 51 | 1% |
| Victor Ponta | 54 | 1% | |
| Radu Burnete | 1% |