Almost eight out of ten Romanian companies are investing, most of them planning to expand their capacity, nonetheless the general feeling remains more pessimistic than in the European Union, according to the EIB Investment Survey 2025: Romania overview the European Investment Bank (EIB) released on Tuesday.The survey key messages outline that the share of Romanian firms investing increased to 78% but remains below the EU average of 86%.When looking at the reason for investing over the next 3 years, 44% of Romanian firms will prioritise capacity expansion, which is substantially higher than in the EU (26% of firms).Still, EIB says, Romanian firms show a more cautious outlook compared to the EU average concerning their operating environment, with a higher share of firms expecting deterioration in economic, political or regulatory climate.The use of multiple advanced digital technologies (48% of firms) has risen significantly in Romania and is now in line with the EU average. Around one third of firms (30%) make systematic use of generative AI tools to improve processes, slightly below the EU average (37%), but in some segments, such as the usage of AI tools for marketing and sales, exceed the EU average.Romanian firms exposed to trade are mostly concerned with compliance with regulation and standards (54%) and recent changes in customs and tariffs (51%). Romanian firms are proactively adjusting their supply chains to increase resilience.41% of Romanian firms are investing in digital tracking, vs 18% in the EU. 50% of Romanian importers are diversifying their supply chains, vs 19% in the EU. Interestingly, 17% of Romanian firms are also reducing the share of imports, the survey reveals.Most Romanian firms experienced losses due to climate change and are proactively investing in adaptation, with 65% taking action to address physical climate risks, compared to 53% of EU firms. Still, fewer firms in Romania have invested compared to the EU average to reduce carbon emissions (54% versus 65%).According to the survey, Romania outperforms the EU average in terms of gender equality in senior management.The EIB Group Investment Survey (EIBIS), conducted annually since 2016, is a unique survey of approximately 13 000 firms across all European Union Member States, with an additional sample from the United States.The survey collects data on firm characteristics and performance, past investment activities and future plans, sources of finance, financing issues and other challenges, such as climate change and digital transformation.
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]
The Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark in Romania has become a “living laboratory” this week as a team of American researchers arrived to study microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme environments. The scientists, part of the interdisciplinary research organisation The Two Frontiers Project, are examining methane seeps, sulfur and petroleum springs, saline sources, and other […]
