The deadline Romania has pledged for overhauling the special pensions system - as provided for in the NRRP, is November 28 this year, Minister of European Investments and Projects Dragos Pislaru declared at a press conference on Thursday.He added that the governing coalition is further having discussions on the reform of special pensions, and when a final decision is reached and a legislative initiative is hammered out, the authorities will definitely seek the Commission's agreement on the subject. "At this point, I believe that we have detailed information, a proposal by the prime minister which, of course, will also be referred for consultations to the European Commission", specified Pislaru.Asked about the details of the consultations Pislaru said that "(...) what the European Commission brings to the table are some elements of principle. The moment Romania owns up to the existence of these major inequities and comes up with a viable solution to address those inequities, the European Commission doesn't dwell on, let's say, the details component. So, from my point of view, the proposal made by the prime minister is a more than balanced proposal, it is a fair proposal and reflects Romania's determination to carry through these reforms," Pislaru declared.
On October 30, 2025, Envisia will host the 3rd edition of the Future of Boards Gala. The event brings together board members, executives, and governance ecosystem partners for an evening dedicated to recognizing responsible leadership, corporate governance, and high-performing boards. The six award categories celebrate individuals and boards who, through courageous decisions and integrity, create […]
The European real estate debt market is showing clear signs of recovery, supported by stabilized interest rates, competitive lending, and renewed investor confidence. According to AEW’s latest research, the credit financing gap across Europe is narrowing, with improved lending conditions helping to ease refinancing pressures that have weighed on the sector in recent years. Between […]
French retail chain Carrefour may want to sell its stores in Romania and exit the market, according to the French publication L’Informe. Moreover, it would also like to get rid of its operations in Poland and Argentina, according to the same source. So far, Carrefour has reportedly only analyzed a possible exit from the local […]
Romanians are not looking forward to Black Friday with more enthusiasm than last year, according to a recent survey. The main reasons are economic instability and the decline in purchasing power. Around 22% of Romanians say they will not buy anything on Black Friday 2025, and only 15% of Romanians plan to spend more compared […]
Cristina Ghițulică, a faculty member at the Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnologies (Politehnica Bucharest), was elected as the first woman president of the European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, or ENQA. Ghițulică is the director general of the Romanian Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education. She was elected to head ENQA […]
The Bucharest National Opera and the Kinetobebe Association announced “The Dance of Velvet Steps,” a premiere performance for the audience with special needs, on Sunday, November 16. The show consists of a ballet performance adapted and made accessible for children and adults with disabilities. The performance is primarily addressed to children and adults with special […]
