* A Flash Eurobarometer survey conducted in all EU Member States, published today, shows a broad consensus among EU citizens in favour of the Union’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Most Romanians believe that since the beginning of the war, the EU has shown solidarity (78 %), its reaction being characterised by unity (70 %) and rapidity (64 %). In addition, 63 % of Romanian respondents are satisfied with how the EU reacted (the European average being 52 %), and 82 % of them are satisfied with the reaction of Romanian citizens since the beginning of the war (above the European average of 69 %). Most Europeans believe that since the beginning of the war, the EU has shown solidarity (79 %), with its reaction characterised by unity (63 %) and rapidity (58 %). Respondents are largely in favour of strong support for Ukraine and its people. More than nine out of ten respondents (93 %) specifically approve humanitarian support for people affected by the war. 88 % of Europeans agree with the idea of welcoming people fleeing war to the EU. 80 % approve of financial support to Ukraine. 66 % agree that “Ukraine should join the EU when it is ready”, 71 % believe that Ukraine is part of the European family, and 89 % feel solidarity with Ukrainian citizens. Support for sanctions imposed on Russia following its military attack on Ukraine is also very high. The vast majority of Europeans (80 %) approve economic sanctions against Russia. 79 % of Europeans approve sanctions against Russian oligarchs to impose clear economic and political costs on the Russian political elite responsible for the invasion. Two-thirds of Europeans (67 %) agree that the EU finances the purchase and supply of military equipment to Ukraine. In addition, 75 % believe that the war in Ukraine shows that “we need increased military cooperation within the EU”. The survey also shows broad support for EU energy action aimed at eliminating dependence on Russian fossil fuels. There is broad consensus on rebuilding EU gas stocks to avoid the risks of shortages for the coming winter (86 %), on the EU adopting measures to increase the energy efficiency of buildings, transport and goods (85 %), and on the fact that investments in renewable energies have become more urgent due to the war in Ukraine (84 %). 90 % of Europeans agree that action should be taken at European level to limit the impact of rising energy prices on consumers and businesses. 86 % of European respondents say that rising energy prices have a significant impact on their purchasing power. (The Eurobarometer is available here:file:///home/cristiana/Desc%C4%83rc%C4%83ri/EU_response_to_war_in_Ukraine_FL506_report_en%20(1).pdf)
Two Romanians were arrested during Sunday night, May 11, after robbing empty houses in the evacuated mountain village of Brienz located in the Swiss canton of Graubünden. The village had been evacuated since November due to rock falls. The locality was, however, monitored by the authorities to prevent break-ins. The would-be thieves apparently tried to […]
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, or EBRD, has revised its estimates regarding the evolution of the Romanian economy in 2025 downward to 1.6%. The bank expects Romania’s GDP to grow 0.2% less than the 1.8% estimate made in February, and to increase by 2.4% in 2026. Romania's GDP growth slowed to 0.8% in […]
During a meeting on Monday, May 12, the Cluj-Napoca Local Council approved a draft resolution that imposes smoking restrictions in several public spaces in the city, including public transport stations, parks, and sports facilities. The resolution was adopted with 22 votes in favor and 3 abstentions, and will come into effect 90 days from the […]
An internal survey by Romanian Business Leaders, which does not have national representativeness but was answered by 417 entrepreneurs, shows that 62% of entrepreneurs expect to have to make layoffs, while a third expect the number of employees to remain the same. The expected layoffs are directly connected to the possibility of Romania choosing a […]
Romanian Istvan Kovacs will be the main referee for the UEFA Champions League final between Paris St-Germain and Inter Milan, which will be played on May 31 in Munich. The match will be Kovacs’ third European final in the last 4 years. The 40-year-old referee has previously officiated the UEFA Europa Conference League final in […]
Over 70 museums across Romania will open their doors after hours for the 21st edition of Night of Museums, one of the country's most anticipated cultural events. Held on the night of May 17, the event offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore exhibitions, installations, and creative activities in an unconventional, late-night setting. From major […]
