Social/Politics
Euribor Rise Starting To Affect Borrowers In Euros
Holders of euro-denominated loans should prepare to pay higher installments because this month most banks will reset interests on loans whose cost is tied to the Euribor indicator, which has...
Romanian Government Doubles Clunkers Program Budget
The budget of Romania's cash-for-clunkers program has been doubled to 456 million lei (EUR110 million), enough for 60,000 more vouchers, Government spokeswoman Ioana Muntean said Wednesday.
Draft Constitution: Budget Policy Acts Barred From Admin Courts
Acts on fiscal or budget policy may not be challenged before an administrative court, says the draft revised Romanian Constitution, published Wednesday by the Presidential Administration.
Government Approves Welfare Bill, Reducing Number Of Beneficiaries
Romania's Government on Wednesday approved the welfare bill, which aims to provide social aid only to people who really need it, as well as encourage beneficiaries to work, said Prime Minist...
Government To Send Parliament Bill Banning Hallucinogenic Plants
Romania's Government will send the Parliament an "extremely tough" bill banning products made from hallucinogenic plants, which allows authorities to seize merchandise and makes obtaining sa...
Government Postpones Decision On Car Tax To Analyze Legal Implications
Romania's Government has postponed a decision on the car tax again, for next week, in order to analyze the legal implications of future amendments, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX o...
Draft Constitution: PM Must Consult President On Cabinet Changes
Romania’s Prime Minister may propose dismissing or appointing a minister only after consultations with the head of state, according to a bill revising the Constitution, available on the Pres...
Draft Constitution: Wealth No Longer Presumed Obtained Legally
The draft revised Romanian Constitution eliminates the stipulation that a person's wealth is presumed to have been acquired through legal means.
Draft Constitution: Parliament Must Issue Position On Referendum Within 30 Days
Romania's Parliament must issue a position on the President's initiative to hold a referendum within 30 days – this requirement is satisfied if the Parliament takes longer, says the draft re...