*Energy from renewable sources: The Commission urges Croatia, the cirp, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal and Romania to transpose the Renewable Energy Directive. The Commission decided today, 19 May, to send reasoned opinions to Croatia, Cyprus, Germany , Greece , Hungary , Ireland, Luxembourg ,Poland , Portugal and Romania for failing to fully transpose EU rules on the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources laid down in Directive (EU) 2018/2001. This Directive provides the legal framework for the development of renewable energy in the EU electricity, heating and cooling and transport sectors. The Directive sets out the establishment of an EU binding 2030 target of at least 32 % of renewable energy and includes measures to ensure that support for renewable energy is cost-effective, as well as to simplify administrative procedures for renewable energy projects. It also facilitates citizens’ participation in the energy transition and sets specific targets to increase the share of renewable energy in the heating and cooling and transport sectors by 2030. In addition, it strengthens the criteria for ensuring the sustainability of bioenergy. The deadline for transposing that Directive into national law was 30 June 2021. In July 2021, the Commission sent a letter of formal notice to all those Member States. So far, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Portugal and Romania have failed to provide the Commission with clear and precise information on the national provisions transposing each provision of the Directive and Cyprus, Greece, Ireland and Luxembourg have only partially notified the national measures transposing the Directive. They now have two months to comply with the transposition obligation and to notify the Commission. Otherwise, the Commission may decide to refer those cases to the Court of Justice of the European Union. Context With its monthly package of infringement decisions, the European Commission (‘the Commission’) seeks to sue Member States that have failed to fulfil their obligations under EU law. These decisions, covering various EU sectors and policy areas, aim to ensure the proper application of EU law for the benefit of citizens and businesses.
The SIGNAL IDUNA companies concluded 2024 with a total gross written premium volume of approximately RON 424 million, marking an aggregated growth of 16% compared to the previous year. These financial results reflect the consolidation of a sustainable development strategy, supported by portfolio expansion, digitalization, the launch of new solutions for both individual and corporate […]
Kantar Romania launched, during an event dedicated to their clients, "The Trust Factor – Building Brands That Endure Uncertainty", the top 20 brands that manage to inspire the greatest confidence among the Romanian consumers, based on the analysis of 162 brands from 12 sectors*. In a period marked by uncertainty and skepticism, trust becomes the […]
Balancing career success with personal growth is a challenge many professionals face today. As the pressure to achieve and perform increases, many begin to crave more than just success: they want clarity, alignment, and a deeper sense of purpose. For Lin Holmquist, business coach and one of Europe’s most acclaimed experts in Tantra, Yoga, and […]
CFR Călători, the state-owned railway company for passengers, announced that the first train entirely made up of rolling stock modernized with funds from the EU-backed Recovery and Resilience Fund (PNRR) was introduced on the Bucharest North – Constanța route. The train, which is already running, consists of a locomotive delivered by the Softronic factory in […]
The first edition of Urban Habits (nUH), a festival aiming to be “a space for ideas, debates, co-creation, and experimentation,” takes place between April 26 and April 27 at Lokal and on Erou Ion Călin Street, which will be temporarily transformed into a pedestrian space. The program will address themes ranging from innovation, design, and […]
Mall Moldova, the largest shopping center in the Moldova region, officially opened on April 17 in Iași, covering 110,000 sqm. Developed by Prime Kapital, in partnership with MAS P.L.C., Mall Moldova is part of a large-scale investment plan carried out by the two investors in Iași, worth approximately half a billion euros, which also includes […]
