National Liberal Party (PNL) interim chair Ilie Bolojan announced on Wednesday that the Social Democratic Party (PSD), the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR), the Save Romania Union (USR) and the national minorities, as pro-European political parties, have agreed to form a coalition, aimed stability and , as part of a joint resolution."We, the Social Democratic Party, the National Liberal Party, the Save Romania Union, the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania and the representatives of national minorities, as pro-European political parties, have agreed today on the formation of a future coalition that will ensure the stability of the government and implement concrete measures for the modernization of Romania, for the benefit of all citizens. We reaffirm our resolve to maintain and strengthen Romania's commitment to European and Euro-Atlantic values and partnerships as pillars of national security and prosperity," Bolojan said at the Palace of Parliament.He added that the mentioned parties assume the responsibility to avoid Romania's international isolation, to support a solid pace of economic development and to protect the country's European course, the absorption of European funds, the reforms under the National Recovery and Resilience PLan, the accession to the Schengen Area and the OECD."We call on all Romanian citizens to go to the polls on Sunday, December 8, 2024, and vote in the next round of the elections. To cast an informed and rational vote, to choose a pro-European, democratic and secure Romania and reject isolationism, extremism and populism. Finally, I would like to inform you that we have agreed for the discussions on the government program and on the projects for the future government to start next week, as we have to focus on the presidential election campaign until Sunday," concluded Bolojan.The joint resolution was signed by Sorin Grindeanu (PSD), Ilie Bolojan (PNL), Dominic Fritz (USR), Cseke Attila (UDMR), Varujan Pambuccian (the group of national minorities).
ASI Alpaco has announced the relocation of its manufacturing operations from Belgium to Romania, setting up a new facility in the Bucharest-Ilfov region. The company, the exclusive representative of ASI Group in Europe and the UK, aims to become the leading regional manufacturer of washroom cubicles, lockers, and other medical furniture solutions made from compact […]
Romanians appreciate the fact that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are negotiating peace in Ukraine, but they do not have much trust in the American president, according to a new Avangarde survey compiled in February. Respondents also said that they favor the European Union and NATO and do not want the dismantling of the American […]
Crin Antonescu, the ruling coalition's joint candidate for the presidency, ruled out the possibility of Romania sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of an international effort. "If I become president, we will not send troops to Ukraine. Period. We will continue to support Ukraine logistically and politically," Antonescu...
Fading Studies, an exhibition of new works by Răzvan Anton, is scheduled to open at Gaep on February 28. The exhibition presents works rooted in a family collection of images, namely 8mm footage shot mostly by the artist’s father during the 1970s and 1980s. This material prompts a significant body of new sun prints and a […]
NAGA, a fintech listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange, announced the integration of shares listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) into its investment platform. Operating in over 100 countries, NAGA says it became the first international broker to offer direct access to Romanian companies’ shares, facilitating retail investments on BVB on a global scale. […]
Wendy’s is set to open its first restaurant in Romania at the Mega Mall shopping center in Bucharest, according to information from developer NEPI Rockcastle, Economica.net reported. The company is also planning an expansion in Iași, where it is currently seeking a restaurant manager. The American fast-food chain is entering the...
