The Minister of Finance, Adrian Caciu, has met, on Tuesday, in Brussels, the European Commissioner for Economy, Paolo Gentiloni, to whom he presented the budget measures taken by the Government in the context of ensuring the sustainability of public finances and the proposals for the modernizing the tax policy.According to a release of the Finance Ministry, sent on Tuesday, the meeting between the two officials took place on the sidelines of the ECOFIN Council in Brussels.The Finance Minister has emphasized respecting the commitment regarding the adoption in due time of the budget for 2022, its form managing to avoid the premature withdrawal of budget support for managing the effects of the pandemic crisis and to create, at the same time, fiscal space.Adrian Caciu pleaded to reach a balance between maintaining the commitment of Romania to return to the limits of the Stability and Growth Pact in 2024 and the gradual accomplishment of fiscal consolidation, taking into account the increased needs for public investments.Regarding measures to support investments, the Finance head mentioned that "even in the conditions of a total adjustment of costs, investment spending had a major increase ensured, of over 1 percentage point, up to the level of 6.7% of the GDP, especially through the use of non-returnable external funds made available by the European Union."According to the quoted source, the two officials also discussed policies in the realm of taxation.The Finance Minister reiterated the priority of the Government in regards to reducing the VAT deficit through combating tax evasion by means made available both by the national legislation, as well as by the European one."The Government's priority is to reduce the fiscal deficit in VAT and to reduce tax evasion. We maintain our commitment to return to the limits of the Stability and Growth Pact in 2024," Adrian Caciu told the EU Commissioner for Economy.On the other hand, the Finance Minister also presented to the European Commission representative the mechanism for the B2B electronic bill for products with a raised fiscal risk, as well as the E-Transport system established by Government Emergency Ordinance no. 130/2021.
More than 680 houses in Suceava country and 170 houses in Neamţ county were impacted in the flash floods that hit northeastern Romania at the end of last week. Forty-one houses were completely destroyed, Raed Arafat, the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU), announced on Friday, August 1. Three people were killed in […]
Romanian justice minister Radu Marinescu said on Thursday, July 31, that harsher penalties are being considered for violence against women and domestic violence, including the criminalization of femicide. The minister said that Romania currently has legislation that is fairly adequate, in line with European standards, for combating violence, including domestic violence. He also said that […]
Via Transilvanica, the long-distance trail that crosses the country, will apply to be the first accredited long-distance route in Romania after the government issued the methodological norms regulating the hiking trails of national interest. Tășuleasa Social, the non-profit that developed the trail, called the recently issued norms "a huge step that transforms a bold idea into...
Former prime minister and Social Democratic leader Marcel Ciolacu stated that he does not rule out a candidacy for the presidency of the Buzău County Council, after rumors to that end. PSD Buzău president Romeo Lungu had previously told journalists that discussions are underway for the former prime minister to run for the Buzău County […]
The Balneo-Physiotherapy Clinic in the Călimănești resort town, southern Romania, will undergo rehabilitation with a EUR 10 million financing from the European Union, according to representatives of the Vâlcea County Council. The project implementation period will be 24 months from the completion of the tender for the execution of the works, which include, in addition […]
Bringo, the first personal shopper-based rapid grocery delivery service in Romania, handling over 4,000 daily orders in more than 35 cities, launches a loyalty program that turns shopping into a continuous reward experience. "Beyond functional benefits like discounts, free delivery, or double refunds for SGR packaging collected right at your doorstep, Bringo YOU offers a […]
