The pro-European parties - Social Democratic Party (PSD), National Liberal Party (PNL), Save Romania Union (USR), Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), and the Parliamentary Group of National Minorities - announced on Tuesday evening, at the end of the first round of political consultations, their commitment to a common governance programme and the support for a possible common candidate for the presidential elections."Today, the pro-European formations PSD, PNL, USR, UDMR, and the Parliamentary Group of National Minorities announce their firm commitment to forming a pro-European majority in the Romanian Parliament, a pro-European government, and supporting a possible pro-European common candidate for the presidential elections," a press release sent by the participating formations in the consultations reads. According to the quoted source, during the first meeting organised following the signing of the joint Resolution last week, several essential priorities were discussed: starting the dialogue for the rapid formation of a pro-European government and increasing the current pace of investments and reforms from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). "In the coming days, the four parties and the representatives of the national minorities will work on a common governance programme, based on development and reforms, which will consider the priorities of the citizens of Romania. Thus, the parties agreed to establish a Joint Committee for the development of the government programme and working groups on various activity domains. We agreed that a concrete plan is necessary to streamline and reduce public spending and bureaucracy in public administration. (...) The current moment is decisive for Romania. A profound change is needed, and the pro-European parties are taking on this responsibility. The pro-European parties are committed to increasing trust in institutions and in the political class through good governance, transparency in public spending, and respect for the citizens," the press release concludes.
The forecasts made by managers in the second half of 2024, as expressed in the CONFIDEX study, were more pessimistic than the actual economic reality of Romania. The onset of the year, however, marked by surprising events, international geo-political tensions, and the unpredictability of the upcoming presidential elections in Romania, may heighten the caution levels […]
Arval Romania has recently launched Arval Re-Lease, a new service dedicated to the local market focusing on the leasing of used vehicles that have completed an operational leasing contract. Arval Re-Lease is designed to meet the common needs of companies, offering comprehensive solutions to reduce costs associated with vehicle rental, insurance, and maintenance services. Arval […]
Bogdan Crețu’s novel Mai puțin decât dragostea/ Less Than Love is Romania’s nomination for this year’s European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL). The European Union Prize for Literature (EUPL) recognizes emerging fiction writers from the European Union and beyond. Each year, national juries choose their proposal in a rotating selection of countries participating in the […]
Interim president Ilie Bolojan is attending the European Council in Brussels on Thursday, March 6, to signal Romania’s position in favor of strengthening NATO's European pillar, supporting Ukraine, and increasing defense spending. He also met with several European leaders before the summit, including the next chancellor of Germany. European leaders met in Brussels to discuss […]
Russia carried out 34 hybrid attacks against Romania in 2024, according to a report presented in the Italian Parliament, based on information published by Romanian authorities regarding last year’s annulled presidential elections. On March 3, Italy’s ambassador to Bucharest, Alfred Maria Durande, announced that foreign forces were involved in the 2024 presidential elections in Romania....
Le Bistrot Français, part of the prestigious hospitality associations Relais & Châteaux, has started a collaboration with Chef Tom Meyer, one of the most appreciated French cooks, awarded by the Michelin guide and holding the title of Meilleur Ouvrier de France. Starting Monday, March 3, the restaurant’s menu will bear his signature, marking a special […]
