The Constitutional Court of Romania rejected on Tuesday the AUR’s complaint regarding the “austerity” law, adopted by holding the Executive accountable, according to Digi24 sources. AUR claims that “it is a toxic, deeply unjust and profoundly unconstitutional law, which represents an abuse of power committed with cynicism and contempt towards Romanians and towards the principles that govern an authentic democracy”. Thus, the first fiscal package for which the Government has assumed responsibility in Parliament can go to promulgation. The decision was made unanimously. AUR challenged the first legislative package assumed by the Government two weeks ago. This package includes the freezing of pensions and salaries, an increase in VAT from 19% to 21%, and higher excise duties. Some of these measures are set to take effect as early as August 1. The first no-confidence motion faced by Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s Government since taking office was rejected on July 14 by the joint plenary session of Parliament. It recorded 134 votes “in favor” and four “against” out of 138 votes cast. For the motion to pass, 233 “yes” votes were required. The no-confidence motion was initiated by the Opposition after the Government assumed responsibility in Parliament for the first fiscal package aimed at reducing the budget deficit. The motion was titled “They ruined the country and now they force Romanians to pay the bill – out with the hypocritical Government” and was signed by 131 MPs from AUR, POT, S.O.S. Romania, and unaffiliated members. The Government assumed responsibility in Parliament on June 7 for the first package of fiscal measures. Two days later, AUR announced the submission of a no-confidence motion, claiming that the Government “usurped legitimate power and mocked the Romanian people’s will for representation,” and therefore “must disappear along with its lying, toxic propaganda machine.” (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/)
“Catane,” a dark comedy inspired by real events and directed by Ioana Mischie, is set to have its first special screenings in Romania after a successful festival circuit. The film had its world premiere at the IFFI Goa festival in India and was nominated this year at the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for Best […]
Romania is among the European countries where water reserves are decreasing at an alarming rate, according to an analysis carried out by researchers from University College London in collaboration with The Guardian and Watershed Investigations. Scientists analyzed data from the period 2002–2024 provided by satellites that monitor changes in the Earth's...
George Smyth, 18, went missing on a hike near Romania’s famous Bran Castle more than a week ago. On November 23, the British citizen started to suffer from hypothermia and exhaustion and called the emergency services. Trying to locate him, mountain rescue services conducted searches over the next few days but were only able to […]
Over 107,000 people in Prahova and Dâmbovița counties, in southern Romania, have been without drinking water since Friday, November 28, due to problems at the Paltinu Dam. According to local authorities, the problems are set to persist until next week. The dam registered a drop in water levels, leading to problems in the water distribution system. […]
A special ‘Silent Day’ event will be held at the Bucharest Christmas Market in Constituției Square on Wednesday, December 3, aimed at creating a quieter and more accessible environment for children with sensory disabilities. The initiative is designed to make the festive market manageable for children who may struggle with loud noise, bright lights, and […]
Romanians have the highest level of trust in others in the European Union, according to the most recent Eurostat data for the year 2024, ahead of the usual leader of the ranking, Finland. The indicator ‘trust in others’ measures a person’s trust in people they do not know on a scale from 0 (‘I...
