The volume of trade between Romania and Germany in the first half of 2021 reached 16.4 billion euros, up 20.5% from the same period in 2020, according to a statement from the Romanian-German Chamber of Commerce (AHK Romania) released on Wednesday.According to the latest data provided by the Federal Bureau of Statistics (Destatis), the volume of trade between Germany and Romania recovered significantly in the first half of 2021, as against the same period in 2020.German exports to Romania amounted to 9 billion euros, up more than 24% from the previous year, while imports from Romania to Germany rose to 7.4 billion euros (+17.2%).With a volume of trade of 16.4 billion euros (+20.5%) in the first six months of the year, Romania ranks 20th in the top of Germany's trading partners in the mentioned interval."That is a clear sign of recovery, given that the half-yearly figures reached pre-crisis levels. If we look at the dynamics of bilateral trade and the positive atmosphere regarding business in German companies operating in Romania, we expect - by the end of 2021 - the figures to increase even above the level of 2019 (about 32 billion euros)," according to Sebastian Metz, general manager and member on the Board of Directors of AHK Romania.AHK Romania is the official representative of the German economy and also the largest bilateral chamber of commerce in Romania.Established in 2002, AHK has over 550 member firms and provides companies with an important platform for networking, information and experience exchange.
Romania’s annual inflation rate stood at roughly 9.8% in November 2025, similar to October, according to data published by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). Food prices increased by 7.6% last month, while services rose roughly 11% and non-food goods climbed 10.7%. The consumer price index rose by 0.42% in November compared with October, while […]
Three French soldiers deployed in Romania as part of NATO’s Multinational Battle Group at Cincu intervened to save a truck driver following a serious traffic accident on the A3 Bucharest–Ploiești motorway, the Romanian Ministry of Defense said. The incident occurred earlier this week as the soldiers were traveling toward Ploiești and witnessed the truck crash...
Eight contemporary art galleries will present the works of the artists they represent at the third edition of the Smallest Art Fair in Town, an event dedicated to works on paper. This edition showcases works “investigating the state of wandering, disorientation, and rediscovery in the face of uncertainty.” Under the title In Dark Woods, A […]
Parents everywhere are asking an important question: What skills will truly prepare a child for a world defined by rapid change, global uncertainty, and the rise of artificial intelligence? For decades, schools focused entirely on academics. Today, research from neuroscience, performance psychology, and leading universities shows a different reality: The students who thrive long-term are […]
Romania’s Social Democratic Party (PSD) has de facto frozen all major government reforms until it completes internal consultations on whether to remain in the ruling coalition, with a final decision expected at the end of January 2026. The party’s move is seen as an attempt to strengthen its negotiating position within the ruling coalition (for […]
Romanian president Nicușor Dan has invited prosecutors and judges to a meeting on December 22 to discuss concerns over the functioning of the judiciary, after almost 200 magistrates publicly alleged integrity problems within the system. In a message published on Facebook on December 11, Dan said the situation required urgent attention. “When...
