Of the total FDI last year, equity stakes (including estimated net loss) reached EUR2.58 billion, and intra-group loans posted net payments of EUR155 million.

In December, the FDI were at EUR304 million, down from ER531million in November, which was the highest monthly level in 2014.

Romania’s current account balance posted a deficit of EUR696 million last year, versus EUR1.17 billion in 2013, mainly due to a wider services surplus.