Social/Politics
Romanian FinMin: New Fiscal Treaty To Prevent Fiscal Slippages
The decision to sign the European Union’s new fiscal stability treaty reflects Romania’s commitment to strengthen its public finances and implement healthy policies, Finance Minister Bogdan...
EU-Funding Unlikely For Thermal Rehabilitation – Minister
Romanian development minister Cristian Petrescu on Friday said there is little chance for the thermal rehabilitation of buildings to receive EU funding, which means the ministry will have to...
Romania Launches European Year For Active Ageing, Targets Legislation For Elderly People
The Romanian Government is set to draft the legislation needed to protect elderly people, Labor Minister Claudia Boghicevici said Friday during a press conference to launch the European Year...
Basescu: Romania Opposed EU Proposition To Withdraw Embassy Staff From Syria
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday Romania opposed the proposition put forward at the European Council that EU member states should withdraw all diplomatic staff from their embass...
Romania, 24 Other EU States Sign Fiscal Pact
Twenty-five EU countries, except the United Kingdom and Czech Republic, on Friday signed up for a new fiscal stability pact for tougher Brussels scrutiny of their economic plans.
EU Delays Schengen Decision For Romania, Bulgaria On Dutch Opposition
The European Union will delay until September a decision on letting Romania and Bulgaria into the bloc's visa-free Schengen zone, according to a draft statement on Thursday, AFP reported.
New Economy Minister Wants Higher Royalties From Petrom Before 2014
Lucian Bode, the man who has been running the Economy Ministry for about three weeks, overseeing the most valuable state-owned companies in Romania, says in his first media interview that on...
Romania Abandons Opposition Against Serbian EU Candidacy
Romanian President Traian Basescu said Thursday in Brussels that Romania will withdraw its veto against giving Serbia official EU candidate status, sources cited by AFP said.
Romania And Serbia Sign Protocol On Minorities’ Rights - Sources
Romania and Serbia signed a protocol on minorities’ rights Thursday in Brussels, people familiar with the matter told MEDIAFAX.