The American Chamber of Commerce in Romania mentions the worries of the business community it represents about the intention of the ruling coalition to increase the fiscal burden for large companies in Romania, at a moment when the investment and business climate has already been affected by many crises, according to a press release issued on Tuesday. In the opinion of AmCham representatives, the lack of predictability and the increase of instability through unexpected measures discourages investments and the companies' intentions for the Romanian market, the average and long term negative impact exceeding short term gains. In the outlook of AmCham, the import of measures applied in other countries do not guarantee their applicability to Romania's economy. So the practice of transferring budget pressure to the private environment overnight , without prior consulting, without a real impact study, without an analysis of compatibility with European law proved to be counter productive. According to AmCham representatives, overnight measures led to state budget losses, contrary to paper calculations that showed income increases. AmCham Romania makes appeal to giving up this measure and orienting government agenda to sustainable, responsible policies, which should contribute to the consolidation of investment rating and attracting investments. At the same time, AmCham Romania reiterates the need for honest dialogue and partnership between the private and public environments and expresses the availability and engagement to participate in real, transparent, substantial consulting on Romania's fiscal policy. At present, the over 470 American, multinational and Romanian companies, members of AmCham Romania community, make possible the AmCham involvement in promoting economic priorities for many activity domains, through specialized work groups such as: Stock Markets and Financial Services, Corporate Governing, Competition and State Aid, Energy, Education, Digital Economy, Fiscality, Environment, Labor Market, Health, European Funds, Public Purchases and Public-Private Partnership, Real Estate and Tourism.
Ion Iliescu, Romania’s first president after the fall of communism in December 1989 and one of the country’s most influential and controversial political figures, died on Tuesday, August 5, at the age of 95. His death was announced by the government, which expressed condolences to his family and stated that details regarding the state funeral […]
A large medieval cemetery was discovered this week at the Hasdeu High School in Lugoj, western Romania. The complex may have extensions into the surrounding yards and a high historical importance. Although the excavations are only just beginning, with an estimated 10% of the necessary work completed so far, the discoveries have already showed promise. […]
A trilateral working meeting for the creation of a regional cybersecurity alliance between Romania, the Republic of Moldova, and Ukraine took place on July 30 in Chernivtsi, Ukraine. The establishment of such a union would boost Romania's role in region. "The National Cybersecurity Directorate considers that the initiative to establish a cybersecurity coalition between Romania, […]
Two Dacian gold bracelets from the collection of the National History Museum of Romania (MNIR) have been recently 3D scanned as part of a digital preservation project highlighting these exceptional archaeological pieces. The initiative, launched by the museum, aims to showcase the artistry and cultural significance of Dacian goldsmithing. Crafted with remarkable skill, the spiral-shaped […]
Arad, a city in western Romania dubbed the “Little Vienna,” will organize a celebration of its history and culture in the Austrian capital, between August 8 and 20. The Days of Arad Culture begin on August 8 with the photo exhibition "Arad of Yesterday and Today," which will highlight the architectural connection of the city […]
In a report published on Tuesday, August 5, the Group of States against Corruption, or GRECO, said that Romania has fully implemented two of the 26 recommendations made in the 2023 Fifth Round Evaluation Report on preventing corruption and promoting integrity among top executive functions of the central government and law enforcement. Out of the […]
