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Romanian ruling coalition's presidential candidate Crin Antonescu denounces Green Deal

April 15, 2025

Crin Antonescu, the ruling coalition's candidate in the presidential elections, stated in a Facebook post that the European Union must abandon the Green Deal in favor of a Smart Deal, which would allow access to cheaper energy, including for Romanians affected by current regulations.

"I want cheap energy for Romanians. Through the Green Deal, the Europeans tried to impose shock therapy, which, unfortunately, had very bad consequences in Romania. I will be a president who will go to Brussels...

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https://www.romania-insider.com/crin-antonescu-green-deal-april-2025
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