The Action Plan for the National Circular Economy Strategy has been adopted by the Government in Bucharest, thus fulfilling one of the milestones of the Waste Management Reform of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). According to a press release of the Department for Sustainable Development of the government, the action plan for the National Strategy regarding circular economy presents the vision and the concrete actions on short, medium and long term (2032), the role of the public and private entities, and the public in general as well as the degree of their involvement in the implementation and allows the government of Romania, through the Committee for coordination for circular economy of Romania, to initiate coherent measures to develop good governance and in order to strengthen the basis of the circular economy.The National Circular Economy Strategy identifies seven economic sectors for which the full potential of the circular economy is to be exploited, namely: Agriculture and Forestry; Automotive; Construction; Food and Beverages; Packaging (glass, paper and plastics, etc.); Textiles; Electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators. To these economic sectors are added Waste and Water, as well as a cross-cutting area dedicated to activities supporting circular economy measures (e.g. promoting responsible consumption and environmental education; developing a digital platform to track and communicate on the implementation of circular economy actions, performance indicators and other relevant information). The development of the Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP) by the Department for Sustainable Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Water and Forests (MMAP) and the Ministry of Economy, Entrepreneurship and Tourism (MEAT) was carried out within the framework of a project funded by the Technical Support Instrument managed by the European Commission's Directorate-General for Structural Reforms - DG Reform. The overall objective of this strategy is closely linked to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the UN 2030 Agenda and the global climate targets, as well as the new European Union (EU) targets of the ECAP, in line with the principles and actions promoted under the EU Green Pact.
The fund Cultura Face Bine, a national funding mechanism for cultural projects backed by private-sector financing, will begin supporting local cultural organizations in 2026. The fund aims to support grassroots cultural initiatives with a proven impact in their communities and which need resources to continue, develop, or transform their activities. The funding mechanism has been […]
The European Commission (EC) announced on Thursday, December 11, that it is referring Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for failing to meet obligations under Ambient Air Quality Directives. According to the Commission, Romania has not ensured that its national air quality monitoring network complies with legally required standards on […]
The Bucharest Court of Appeal (CAB) held an unprecedented press conference on Thursday, December 11, in response to allegations raised in a recent media investigation published by Recorder, with court president Liana Arsenie firmly rejecting the claims. However, at the start of the press event, a judge from within the institution publicly stated that the […]
Romania’s Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) issued its first response to the Recorder documentary alleging systemic manipulation within the justice system, calling the investigation an amplification of a “campaign to destabilize judicial authority.” The council said on Thursday, December 11, that it will evaluate what measures need to be taken following the report. In a […]
MedLife, Romania’s largest private medical services network, announced on Wednesday, December 10, that it reached a market capitalization of EUR 1 billion on the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB). The milestone secures its position as “the most valuable healthcare company” in the country. The achievement came nine years after MedLife’s listing on BVB in December 2016, […]
The Buzău Land UNESCO Global Geopark in Romania has become a “living laboratory” this week as a team of American researchers arrived to study microorganisms capable of surviving in extreme environments. The scientists, part of the interdisciplinary research organisation The Two Frontiers Project, are examining methane seeps, sulfur and petroleum springs, saline sources, and other […]
