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Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu: I want a constant dialogue with the business sector because only together will we find solutions for the implementation of investments and the growth of the Romanian economy
Governmental and fiscal stability, supporting public investments, and attracting the most consistent amount of European funds were the main topics of Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu's working meeting with Cabinet members, with the representatives of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Romania.
I want a permanent dialogue with the business sector because only together, through consultation, we will find the best solutions leading to the implementation of investment projects and the growth of the Romanian economy, estimated at 3.5% this year. In the budget for 2024, we have foreseen a record level of public investments, approximately 7% of the GDP. Together with measures to combat tax evasion, to reduce public spending and the budget deficit, we ensure Romanias budget balance. At the level of the Government, we are not considering new fees and taxes this year, stated Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu.
The Government of Romania will continue preparations, at all levels, for Romanias accession to the OECD, a process that benefits the business sector, by taking over the practices of advanced economies, mentioned the Head of the Executive.
At the meeting at the Victoria Palace, the Government representatives and those of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Romania (CCIFER) discussed the European and national funding available for projects in the transport infrastructure, energy and thermal insulation of buildings, the continuation of ANAF digitalization and taxation.
Issues related to the labor market and education, important factors for increasing competitiveness, were also discussed. Prime Minister stated in this context, the 1 billion lei worth of financing available from European and national funds for the development of dual education, and that the legislation has been adapted so that dual high school students have the opportunity to advance their training in dual higher education, on full route.
CCIFER Vice President Adela Jansen hailed the openness and dialogue he had with the Prime Minister and members of the Cabinet. France is the third foreign investor in Romania. Investments doubled in the last five years, and the number of direct jobs established by French companies in Romania has reached 125,000. We are a serious discussion partner, determined to contribute to major development projects, said the vice president of CCIFER.
Attending the working meeting with the French investors alongside Prime Minister Ciolacu were Vice Prime Minister Marian Neacșu, Minister of Finance Marcel Boloș, Minister of Economy Radu Oprea, Minister of Energy, Sebastian Burduja, Head of the Prime Ministers Chancellery, Alexandru-Mihai Ghigiu.
Source: Gov
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