The Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator of CFA Romania Association went up by 0.4 points in November, to 33.7 points. “This situation was due, on one hand by the increase by 2.2 points of the current condition aspect, and on the other hand, the drop by 0.5 points of the anticipation aspect. The anticipated inflation rate for 12 months went up to an average value of 10.68%. “Inflation anticipations returned to the growing trend, showing a two figure inflation for 2023. The drop of the purchase power due to inflation will influence consumption next year. In these conditions, 2023 economic growth anticipations dropped to a value of 1.3%”, says Adrian Codirlasu, CFA – vicepresident of the CFA Romania Association. As for the euro/leu exchange rate, over 90% of participants anticipate a depreciation of the leu in the nexy 12 months (compared to the present value). Thus, the average anticipation value for 6 months is 5.0279 lei for 1 euro, while for 12 months the average value is 5.1021 lei for one euro. The state budget deficit anticipated for 2022: the average anticipation value dropped to 6.6% and for 2023the estimated value is 6.2%. For 2023 the anticipate GDP increase is 1.3%. The public debt in GDP grows to 56% in the next 12 months.
The service center for the banking Societe Generale Group, the Societe Generale Global Solution Centre, announced the appointment of Laurent Mirjol as Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2025. The new CEO will oversee the activities and develop the strategy of Societe Generale Global Solution Centre Romania. With over 20 years of experience in the […]
During a press conference held on Monday, July 14, Romanian president Nicușor Dan defended the recent tax hikes enacted by the government, underlining the need to reassure creditors and lower the country’s public debt. Nevertheless, he said that the VAT increase was decided by the government. In the presidential campaign, then-candidate Nicușor Dan promised to
The famous Pompidou Center in Paris will organize a retrospective of the complete works of Romanian director Radu Jude between September 23 and October 11. The retrospective brings together films made over twenty years by the prolific Romanian director. The event will open and close with two of the most recent films, namely “Kontinental 25” […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan presented the expenses incurred in the electoral campaign and who the main donors were during a press conference on Monday, July 14. Over the first and second rounds of the presidential elections, Dan's campaign spent over RON 60 million (EUR 12 million), and the biggest individual donors were Măriuca and Florin...
Haleon, a global leader in consumer health, has appointed Wael Kaskas as General Manager for its Hungary, Romania, Czechia, and Slovakia cluster. With a strong background in FMCG, consumer healthcare, and supermarket retail, Kaskas brings extensive experience in managing billion-dollar portfolios and leading business transformations, the company said. Before this role, Kaskas was responsible for […]
Vadoo Fest returns on August 21–24 to the meadows of Vadu Oii, Buzău County, with a new edition that invites participants to slow down and reconnect. Now in its seventh year, the festival promises a special experience rooted in nature, music, and human connection. This year’s line-up blends depth and groove, featuring Grammy-winner Judith Hill, […]
