Liberals Seek Allies In Smaller Parties To Push Bucharest Mayor Candidate
Liberal Party co-president Alina Gorghiu said Wednesday she does not rule out negotiations with the political parties of Nicusor Dan or Monica Macovei to raise the liberal candidate’s chances in the race for Bucharest mayor.
She said the only collaboration the party does rule out is with the party headed by former president Traian Basescu.
In reply, Macovei said her party rules out an alliance with liberals, while Dan said he is open to dialog even though he is skeptical and doesn’t back liberal candidate Ludovic Orban for Bucharest mayor. (Puterea)
EUR150,000 Cap Doesn’t Solve Debts Discharge Bill Issues, Bankers Say
The introduction of a EUR150,000 limit in the debt discharge bill on mortgage loans only fixes one issue raised in the reexamination request the head of state sent to Parliament, said Florin Danescu, executive president of the Romanian banking association.
On Monday, the Senate unanimously approved the debt discharge law for individual mortgage-backed loans, with an amendment, backed by the central bank, that limits the legislation to loans under EUR150,000.
Danescu said the measure is welcome but many other issues raised have been ignored.
The bill is set to move on to debates in the Chamber of Deputies. (Adevarul)
IMF to Review Romanian Economy March 2-15
A mission of the International Monetary Fund will be in Romania on March 2-15 for an annual evaluation of the country’s economy, said Guillermo Tolosa, IMF resident representative in Romania and Bulgaria.
An IMF mission led by Reza Baqir will be in Bucharest on March 2-15 for the annual evaluation of Romania’s economy, also known as an Article IV consultation. The team will meet with Romanian authorities, politicians, and representatives of unions, businesses, academia and banks, Tolosa said in a press release.
Annual Article IV consultations are a mechanism used in relation with all IMF member states. (Romania Libera)
Pharmacies To Require Permits To Sell Medicine Online
Romanian lawmakers adopted a proposal stating only pharmacies authorized by the Health Ministry may sell medication online.
The bill adopted Wednesday will require pharmacies to get special authorization from the Health Ministry to sell medicine online, a separate procedure from the one allowing them to sell their products in physical stores.
The bill will be sent to the head of state for promulgation. (Puterea)