Justice Minister Radu Marinescu discussed on Tuesday with European Commissioner for Justice and the Rule of Law and Consumer Protection Michael Mc Grath the need to continue efforts to make the act of justice more efficient in order to meet citizens' expectations, strengthen the independence of the judiciary and combat corruption.'Very good discussion this morning with Michael Mc Grath, the European Commissioner for Justice and the Rule of Law, at the start of the JHA Council meeting in Brussels. We reviewed Romania's important progress on the rule of law, as reflected in the Commission's 2025 Report, the need to continue efforts to make the act of justice more efficient to meet citizens' expectations, strengthen judicial independence, the fight against corruption and organised crime including cross-border, strengthening the activity of Eurojust, Europol and the EPPO, digitalisation and the use of artificial intelligence in judicial work, the Commission's justice programmes for 2026, the fight against disinformation and ensuring media independence, the anti-corruption and insolvency directives and other matters,' the minister of Justice wrote on his Facebook page.He added that he conveyed the Ministry of Justice's 'firm' intention to continue efforts to strengthen and defend the rule of law, the independence and efficiency of the judiciary and the fight against all forms of crime, to ensure the quality of national legislation in line with EU law and thanked the European Commission for its good cooperation so far in supporting Romania's progress. (Photo:https://www.facebook.com/)
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 […]
