Significant steps have been taken by Romania to complete the process initiated in view of taking into account the recommendations of the Venice Commission on the justice laws, but there have been no steps to enhance the independent governance and editorial independence of public service media, and political pressure on editorial independence affects journalists' work, according to the European Commission's 2025 Rule of Law Report, country chapter on the rule of law situation in Romania, released on Tuesday.Legislative unpredictability, the frequent use of government emergency ordinances, problems with the quality of legislation and regulatory burden, remain primary concerns for businesses and civil society organisations.The commission recommends Romania, among other things, to take forward legislative steps to strengthen safeguards to ensure the independence of high-ranking prosecutors and for the organisation and functioning of the judicial police; to take measures to ensure efficient investigation and prosecution of criminal offences in the judiciary, including as regards corruption offences, and also to introduce rules on lobbying for Members of Parliament and ensure the effectiveness of the asset declaration system.
Dedeman, Romania’s largest home improvement and construction retailer, announced on Monday, September 22, that it will expand into the Republic of Moldova, marking its first entry into the neighboring market. The company said its presence across the border will deepen economic links between the two countries and confirm Moldova’s growing attractiveness for major foreign investors. […]
Romania has collected EUR 5.7 million in insurance compensation after four cultural treasures, namely the famed Dacian Helmet of Coțofenești and three gold bracelets, were stolen earlier this year from the Drents Museum in the Netherlands, the Ministry of Culture
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
