Senators Reject Decision Taking Note Of Sova Immunity Vote
The Senate rejected the draft decision proposed by the Standing Office, which stated the March 25 vote on listing the immunity of senator Dan Sova had not occurred in the required circumstances.
There were 2 votes for the bill, 43 abstentions and 68 votes against. (Puterea)
Parliament Committee Approves Party Financing Law
The parliamentary committee for the electoral code approved president Klaus Iohannis’ request for the reexamination of the law regulating the financing of political parties.
Lawmakers decided loans taken by parties should be paid back within three years via bank transfer, to avoid non-restitution and money laundering, explained committee president. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Car Parts Industry Attracts Investors To Romania
More and more companies in the car parts industry are opening or expanding business in Romania.
The car parts industry continues to attract investors to Romania and three factory openings and plans have been announced in the past week. nearly half of Romania’s exports are generated by the auto industry.
German group Draexlmaier opened a new unit last week in Brașov county, where it will make dashboards, consoles and doors for BMW, Daimler, Volkswagen, Tesla and Cadillac. (Adevarul)
First Home Loan Applications Increased 30% This Year
Applications for guarantees on mortgage loans under the First Home program increased 30% this year and the guarantee fund recommends pre-sale agreements of at least 30 days.
The fund has been receiving 220 applications a day on average, compared to 120 applications a day in the same period last year.
The fund has issued 6,800 guarantees totaling RON555 million this year on mortgage loans under the First Home Program, supporting loans amounting to RON1.1 billion. The average value of a loan stood at RON165,000 (EUR37,000). (Romania Libera)
9% VAT On Food Will Have Positive Effect On Economy
Lowering VAT to 9% on food and drinks will bring a series of benefits to the economy, said Prime Minister Victor Ponta.
The measure is in line with IMF and EC recommendations and lowers the tax burden on households, especially benefiting low-income households, Ponta explained. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Over 300 Localities In Romania Have No Family Doctors
There are 300 localities in Romania that have no family doctors in remote areas in Vaslui, Apuseni Mountains and the Danube Delta.
Countrywide, there are nearly 2.3 million people who are not on any family doctor’s patient list.
“We have revised the bonus system and there are considerable bonuses for doctors working in remote areas. In the Delta, the bonus is very large but only two family doctors remained: one has 4,500 patients, the other has 5,500,” said health insurance house president Vasile Ciurchea. (Adevarul)
Employment Agencies Organize General Job Fair On April 24
Local employment agencies across the country will organize a general job fair on April 24.
According to preliminary data, 18,091 employers have been contacted, of which 253 employers targeting socially marginalized workforce.
By April 15, 710 employers confirmed attendance and will be offering 9,247 jobs. The areas with most jobs available at the fair are Bucharest – 2,980, Constanta – 1,009, Arad – 518, Bacau – 509, Iasi – 370, Timis – 363, Mehedinti – 247, Brasov – 234, Neamt – 223, and Giurgiu – 205. (Puterea)