Daianu Daniel

Prof. Daniel Daianu is a prominent economist and public figure serving as Professor at the National School of Political and Administrative Studies (SNSPA) since 2006. He concurrently holds leadership roles including President of the Romanian Fiscal Council (2019–present), Board Member of the National Bank of Romania (2014–2019), and has held ministerial positions including Romania's Finance Minister (1997–1998). His career spans academia, government, and international institutions.

Research interests focus on monetary policy, EU integration, macroeconomic stability, and comparative economic systems. He has authored influential works such as Emerging Europe and the Great Recession (2018) analyzing post-crisis economic challenges. Awards include Romanian Academy membership (2013) and the Romanian Academy Prize in Economics (1992).

Prior roles include Chief Economist at the National Bank of Romania (1992–1997), European Parliament membership (2007–2009), and visiting professorships at UCLA and Harvard University. He has advised on critical economic reforms during Romania's transition to a market economy and EU integration process.