The governing coalition discussed the bill for the introduction of the green certificate in the Government on Thursday, but PNL and PSD failed to reach an agreement, so the chances for it to be implemented by the end of this year, as their the Executive wanted, they are very small. It is possible that the Government will abandon the idea of sending the project to Parliament as a matter of urgency. PSD’s leader, Marcel Ciolacu, said that the provision regarding the conditioning of the access to the workplace by the green certificate is unconstitutional, showing that specialists in this respect were consulted. Prime Minister Nicolae Ciuca had consultations on Thursday with the associative structures in the public and private areas regarding prevention measures and combating the COVID-19 pandemic, the participants supporting the need for an adequate legal framework for managing an eventual new pandemic wave, as well as for maintaining economic activities.According to a press release sent by the Government, the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rafila, took part in the dialogue, as well as other specialists involved in identifying and implementing solutions for protecting the population."Regarding the COVID-19 certificate, the participants supported the need for an adequate legal framework for managing an eventual new pandemic wave, as well as the importance of respecting measures for preventing and combating the pandemic, for both the health of the Romanian people, as well for maintaining economic activities, which can offer continuity in carrying out activities, public services, as well as maintaining jobs, in accordance with the legal and constitutional provisions," the press release reads.Within the discussions, the quoted source mentions, the vaccine efficiency was highlighted and the experts' opinion was reiterated regarding the capacity of authorized vaccines by the European Medicines Agency, of offering the highest level of defence in front of the severe forms of the SARS-CoV-2 illness, basically understanding that although the vaccine does not protect from infection, instead it protects us from the the serious forms of the illness and the loss of life.According to the press release, the PM highlighted that the Government will continue to support the most appropriate measures to protect the citizens, continue the economic activities in good conditions, as well as ensure public services.Furthermore, the PM asked the Minister of Health and the head of the Department for Emergency Situations (DSU) to take all necessary steps for preparing the health system to offering medical assistance in pandemic conditions, as well as having adequate treatment scheme available.
Romania registers one of the highest shares in Europe of people aged over 16 with disabilities who are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, according to Eurostat data processed by Monitorul Social, a project of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Romania. A total of 38.4% of people with disabilities in the country were at risk of poverty or […]
New research by Revolut Business among 150 Romanian business decision-makers (CEOs, CFOs, and COOs) revealed that local companies prefer to invest their money in modernizing their IT infrastructure and automating outdated systems rather than in artificial intelligence. When asked where the largest budget increase will go this year, ‘modernizing IT infrastructure and cloud migration’ takes […]
Romania’s modern retail market surpassed the 5 million sqm threshold in 2025, following the delivery of around 190,000 sqm of new retail space, about 20% above the average of the past five years, according to an annual report by Colliers. Despite a more moderate economic backdrop, 2026 is expected to bring roughly 240,000 sqm of […]
Romanian business leaders remain optimistic for 2026, with 86% of C-suite executives surveyed in Forvis Mazars's C-suite barometer: outlook 2026 expecting growth. This is slightly below the 92% reported globally and down from 90% in 2025. While confidence is strong locally, Romanian executives are more cautious than their global peers, reflecting the region's economic and […]
As one of the largest economies in the world, Germany is without a doubt one of the best countries to do business in. Economic stability, excellent infrastructure, and trade cooperation with nations worldwide are some of the reasons to launch a company here; however, they are not the only ones. What makes Germany appealing for […]
One United Properties (BVB: ONE) recorded total residential sales and pre-sales of EUR 174.1 million in 2025, corresponding to 57,018 sqm of residential and commercial spaces. These results reflect the sale and pre-sale of 577 apartments and commercial units, as well as 768 parking spaces, and represent a 18% price increase. The 18% increase in […]
