The government approved, on Wednesday, an administrative agreement between the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Romania and the Federal Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Austria aimed at simplifying and reducing the duration of the processing of applications for taking over or readmission of asylum seekers.The agreement facilitates the application of Regulation (EU) no. 604/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of June 26, 2013 establishing the criteria and mechanisms for determining the member state responsible for examining an application for international protection presented in one of the member states by a national of a third country or by a stateless person, signed in Vienna on August 23, 2023."The implementation of the Administrative Agreement approved by the Government's decision contributes to simplifying and reducing the duration for processing requests for takeover or readmission and represents a step forward in the effort to combat the abuse of the asylum procedure and secondary movements both at the national and European level. The Agreement establishes the practical methods for a more efficient application of the provisions of the Dublin Regulation between the Parties, the competent authorities for implementation, the procedural aspects and deadlines for sending and resolving requests for taking over or taking back asylum seekers, the procedures for taking over and taking back and responding to requests, the details and the methods of transfer, the exchange of information and documents, the method of communication between the competent authorities, as well as the establishment of a working group made up of representatives of both parties, who are responsible for the implementation of the Dublin Regulation," it is shown in a press release sent by the Government.According to the note, Romania acts with "decision and efficiency" to manage migration flows, ensure the protection of the external borders of the EU, implicitly the internal security at the EU level and the safety of European citizens.
Former US first lady Michelle Obama, the wife of Barack Obama, was in Bucharest on Thursday, September 18, to serve as the main guest at the second edition of the Impact Bucharest series of conferences. The former first lady spent about an hour in front of a large audience, speaking about her childhood in a […]
Czech president Petr Pavel spent a few days in Romania at the beginning of September while on holiday. According to statement by the Romanian Embassy in Prague, the Czech leader traveled mountain routes by motorcycle and chose modest accommodations. Pavel tried to see as much of what Romania had to offer. He planned his routes, […]
Romania is taking tangible action toward its green transition through sustainable infrastructure projects, public‑private partnerships and green bonds. Experts, government officials and business leaders have gathered today at the CES Bucharest ESG Conference, to present progress and identify solutions through which the public and private sectors can collaborate to build a sustainable and competitive economy. […]
Prime minister Ilie Bolojan announced that he will visit Brussels next week to talk to three European commissioners about deficits, defense, and EU financing. The first meeting will be with the commissioner for economy, Valdis Dombrovskis, as Romania “must adjust the issues related to deficits to be a trustworthy country, so as not to continue […]
A large majority of Romanians, namely 85%, have heard of celebrated composer George Enescu, according to the third edition of the Informat.ro – INSCOP Research Barometer conducted earlier this month. However, the survey shows a slight decline in cultural awareness compared to 2013, particularly among younger generations. The
The volume of trade between Romania and China was almost USD 9.3 billion in 2024, according to official statistics. Trade between the two, however, is not balanced. Romania registered a USD 7.7 billion deficit with China, and a USD 2.1 billion deficit in the first quarter of 2025 as well. The People’s Republic of China […]
