Antonescu Proposes Changes In Senate Regulations
Senate chairman Crin Antonescu said Monday he is proposing changes in the Senate’s regulations.
He said he wants to add a provision stating the prime minister must discuss with lawmakers once a month.
“To give a few examples, I want more debates in Parliament, constant dialog between the government and parliament, for instance, have an hour’s talk with the prime minister in the Senate each month,” said Antonescu. (Adevarul)
President Basescu Confident Right-Wing Parties Will Unite
Romanian President Traian Basescu said in an interview for newspaper Avedarul he is confident right-winged parties and political organizations will join forces.
He added the last and best chance for a unification of Romanian right-winged politics would be the day after elections for the European Parliament.
Basescu also said these parties, big or small, need to find a leader to support. (Curentul)
RWEA Urges PM To Ensure Energy Sector’s Legislative Predictability
The Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) has called for the direct intervention of Prime Minister Victor Ponta to define the mechanisms meant to ensure legislative predictability in the energy sector.
“Following the issuance of a new draft government decision lowering the number of green certificates not as of January 1, 2014, as set by law, but sooner, along with the act’s publication in the Official Journal, The Romanian Wind Energy Association (RWEA) respectfully calls for prime minister Victor Ponta’s direct intervention to define the mechanisms meant to ensure legislative predictability,” the association said in a statement. (Curentul)
Romania Signs CFR Marfa Sale Contract
Romania’s Transport Ministry and Grup Feroviar Roman (GFR) signed Monday the sale contract for freight railway carrier CFR Marfa.
The buyer must notify the Competition Council of the transaction.
In June, GFR won the auction to take over 51% of CFR Marfa, offering EUR202 million. GFR also committed to invest RON900 million in the company and another EUR1.5 million in environmental projects. (Gandul)
Euroins Romania Banned From Selling RCA Policies
Romania’s Financial Supervisory Authority (ASF) has decided to ban insurer Euroins Romania from selling mandatory car insurance policies RCA until the latter implements a set of measures imposed by ASF.
The authority said in a statement that Euroins ought to revise all guidelines, procedures and norms on determining and paying damages, duly establish the amount of damages in accordance with valid regulations, observe deadlines for the payment of damages and notify clients of its decision to reject their damage claims. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Prosecutors Seek To Investigate Videanu, Vosganian For Undermining National Economy
Prosecutors with the department for organized crime and terrorism have solicited approval to launch criminal investigations against Adriean Videanu and Economy Minister Varujan Vosganian.
To investigate Vosganian, investigators require approval from Parliament, while for Videanu they require the permission of the head of state. The two are accused of plotting to undermine the national economy. (Adevarul)
Around 1,000 Protesters Demonstrated Against Rosia Montana Mining Project Monday
Protests over the gold mining project in Rosia Montana, western Romania, continued for the second day Monday, when around 1,000 people took to the University Square in central Bucharest calling for the project to be halted.
The project allowing Canada’s Gabriel Resources to open the mine in 2016 was approved by the Government last week and is pending debate sin Parliament. (Evenimentul Zilei)
Child Dies In Bucharest Park, Mauled By Stray Dogs
A four year old child died Monday from injuries sustained in an attack by stray dogs in a park in Bucharest.
The sector mayoralty said in a statement the incident occurred on private property, belonging to a real estate developer under bankruptcy.
The child’s family said it plans to sue the mayoralty. (Gandul)