A tax strategy for 2023 will be unveiled in April this year, Prime Minister Ciuca on Friday assured officials of the Foreign Investors Council (FIC), an organisation that brings together over 120 of the largest Romanian companies running on foreign capital, in a meeting at the Government House.According to a government press statement, the attendees underscored the importance of investment to the recovery of the economy and the need to boost foreign investment, which is a key component in economic growth."I want to welcome the initiatives of the Foreign Investors Council and to say that we are committed to achieving the same goal: developing and improving the Romanian business environment. (...) Creating such a formal consultation framework between the government and the business community helps us with our efforts to consistently attract the investment of foreign-owned companies, which is expected to result in the completion of a predictable legislative process and public policies based on data, analysis and impact studies, all key elements in building a trusting relationship with investors," Ciuca is quoted as saying in the statement.It is necessary to identify the public policies and the necessary tools to capitalise on the investment considered by the government and also by the foreign investors that are developing in our country, Ciuca said."We have allocated the largest amount of investment this year - 88 billion lei. We will invest another 80 billion euros from European money in the coming years. In order for these ten billion euros a year to produce effects, the government must have the capacity and mechanisms to concrete projects. We will set up a government structure that will deal with foreign investments in Romania, but also with the promotion of Romanian exports. Let's invest together," the prime minister said.In their turn, the attending representatives of foreign investors pointed out that boosting investment can increase Romania's economic development potential by 4.5 times by 2040. To that end, willingness for a partnership to ensure a sustainable direction towards the social environment and corporate governance was expressed.
East Grain Group and Poultry Investment SA have acquired the 45% stake previously held by UBM Group in UBM Feed Romania, thus becoming equal shareholders in one of Romania's largest feed producers, which will now operate under the brand Protena. East Grain is controlled by Czech agri-food group Agrofert, one of the largest agribusiness groups […]
The Foreign Investors Council (FIC) has appointed Ruxandra Băndilă as its executive director. Băndilă will coordinate FIC's activity and "will contribute to strengthening the dialogue with authorities, consolidating the organization's positioning as a reliable partner in promoting a stable and predictable business environment, as well as supporting Romania's becoming a competitive and attractive destination for […]
Romania’s European projects and investments minister, Dragoș Pîslaru, announced that he will notify the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) regarding the purchase of electric minibuses for students with EU funds. The minister said that “multiple dysfunctions” were noted in how the EU funds were used in the project. Aside from notifying the EPPO, the minister […]
Only about 44% of employees in Romania say they have used AI in the past year, while the average usage rate in the 48 countries included in the report was 57%, according to the PwC Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2025 report. India and Vietnam are at the top, with 84%, followed by China (78%). […]
A new four-star hotel is set to rise next to Bucharest’s Henri Coandă International Airport, following a EUR 45.5 million investment announced by real estate developer D. GROUP. The Wyndham Garden Bucharest Airport Hotel, scheduled to open in July 2027, will introduce the Wyndham Garden brand to Romania for the first time. Located 150 metres […]
Romania ranks 3rd in a European heatwave vulnerability ranking and will experience 3 heatwave events annually, lasting 17 cumulative days with average temperatures of 36.82°C, placing it ahead of all Mediterranean countries, according to new research from climate system experts at Reinders Corporation. The study analysed climate modelling data, heatwave frequency, and average temperatures across […]
