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MEP Nica: Without a plan for the steel industry, no commissioner will receive EP approval
MEP Dan Nica, head of the Romanian delegation in the group of the Progressive Alliance of Socialists and Democrats (S&D), has called on a plenary session of the European Parliament (EP) for urgent measures…
There is a lot to be done to make CAP more accessible for those involved, MEP Cretu says
MEP Corina Cretu considers that the European Union's efforts to simplify the rules of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) represent a step forward, but there would still be a lot to adjust to make it more accessible…
EU agrees on tougher restrictions on Ukrainian farm imports
EU states and the European Parliament on Monday agreed tougher restrictions on some Ukraine farm imports, European Union presidency holder Belgium said, according to France24. The accord extends the duty-free access…
Romania is deeply committed to advancing all EU's priorities for the period 2024-2029
President Klaus Iohannis on Wednesday said Romania is deeply committed to advancing all the European Union's priorities for the period 2024-2029 and that the country can contribute significantly to this process.…
European Council President Charles Michel, welcomed at Cotroceni Presidential Palace
European Council President Charles Michel was welcomed on Wednesday at the Cotroceni Presidential Palace by President Klaus Iohannis, and the two officials will hold a working meeting dedicated to the preparation…
Due to its EU, NATO membership, Romania currently has strongest security guarantees
The interim speaker of the Chamber of Deputies, Alfred Simonis, stated on Tuesday that due to its membership to the European Union and NATO, Romania currently has the strongest security guarantees in its history.…
Romania switches to summer time
Romania switches to summer time on the night between Saturday and Sunday, with 3.00 to become 4.00 am. Thus, the official time of Romania goes from GMT+2 to GMT+3, the summer time being applied until the last Sunday…
Apple, Google, Meta targeted by EU in test of new digital law
European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets, according to AP…
Romania remains Rep. of Moldova's closest partner and friend says PNL's Ciuca
For the well-being of citizens, the Republic of Moldova and Romania must remain on the common European path, said chairman of the National Liberal party (PNL) Nicolae Ciuca in Chisinau, showing there must be more…
Romanian Army participates with 400 troops and 50 vehicles in EU military operations
The Romanian Army participates with 400 troops and 50 vehicles in the military operations of the European Union, stated the chief of the Defense Staff, general Gheorghita Vlad, during a meeting attended by the…
Romania's path in EU materialized through large infrastructure projects, says PNL head Ciuca
The president of the National Liberal Party (PNL), Nicolae Ciuca, declared on Friday, in Timisoara, that the course of our country as a member of the European Union was materialized through large infrastructure…
EU agrees to start talks with Bosnia in latest enlargement push
European Union leaders agreed to open membership talks with Bosnia-Herzegovina as the bloc seeks to pull a divided Western Balkan country closer into its orbit to counter growing Russian influence, according to…
Western banks warn of risks in EU plan to grab Russian assets, sources say
Some western banks are lobbying against EU proposals to redistribute billions of euros in interest earned on frozen Russian assets, senior industry sources said, fearing it could lead to costly litigation, according…
Slovakia scraps graft prosecution unit despite EU criticism
Slovakia dismantled its dedicated state graft prosecution unit on Wednesday despite European Union concerns but seemed unlikely to face anytime soon hefty financial penalties akin to those Hungary received over…
Over 80,000 applications from 160 countries, submitted for scholarship program offered by Romania
A total of 81,914 applications from 160 countries outside the European Union were registered in the annual scholarship program offered by Romania, through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAE), for the 2024-2025…
ForMin Odobescu reiterates need to continue supporting Ukraine, Moldova at meeting with EU ambassadors
The minister of Foreign Affairs, Luminita Odobescu, had a meeting, on Friday, with the ambassadors of the European Union member states accredited in Bucharest, on which occasion she emphasized the need to continue…
We are trying to give Romania all support to join Schengen area, Hungarian ForMin says
The Hungarian Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade minister, Szijjarto Peter, said on Friday, in Sfantu Gheorghe, central Covasna County, that his country, which is going to take over the presidency of the Council…
EU agrees 5 bln euro boost for Ukraine military aid fund
European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to provide 5 billion euros for military aid to Ukraine as part of a revamp of an EU-run assistance fund, handing Kyiv a timely boost as its forces struggle against Russia‘s…
Ceremony at Peles Castle, on 144th anniversary of Romania's diplomatic relations with France and Germany
A ceremony dedicated to the 144th anniversary of Romania's diplomatic relations with France and Germany took place on Monday in the Hall of Honour of Peles Castle in Sinaia resort, the event being hosted by the…
ForMin Odobescu receives a Georgian Parliament's delegation, addressing Georgia's EU path
Foreign Affairs minister Luminita Odobescu, who had a meeting on Monday with a delegation of the Parliament of Georgia, led by Nikoloz Samkharadze, reconfirmed Romania's support for Georgia's European and Euro-Atlantic…
Romania, among EU countries with strongest economic contraction in Q4 2023
In Q4 2023, seasonally adjusted GDP remained stable in both the euro area and the EU, compared with the previous quarter, with Romania ranking among the member countries with the strongest quarterly economic contractions,…
Fermierii cehi au împăștiat bălegar în fața clădirilor guvernamentale din Praga și au blocat străzile cu tractoarele, în cadrul unor noi proteste | VIDEO
Fermierii cehi au aruncat joi, 7 martie, bălegar în faţa clădirilor guvernamentale şi au blocat străzile din Praga cu tractoarele, reluând solicitările pentru mai mult sprijin din partea statului, reducerea birocraţiei…
EU backs another year of access for Ukrainian food
European Union lawmakers approved on Thursday granting Ukrainian food producers tariff-free access to EU markets for another year, rejecting amendments that could have increased restrictions, according to Reuters.…
Netherlands proposes stronger EU export control coordination after ASML episode
The Netherlands proposed reinforcing coordination among European Union member states to better implement export controls as the bloc applies a new economic security plan to limit sales of sensitive technologies…
Proteste violente la Varșovia ale agricultorilor polonezi. Manifestanții au incendiat un sicriu, în fața sediului guvernului condus de Tusk | VIDEO
Mii de agricultori polonezi au ieşit miercuri, 6 martie, din nou în stradă în capitala Varşovia, la un protest care a degenerat în violenţe şi care creşte presiunea asupra guvernului condus de Donald Tusk, relatează…
There are actors in the world who don't like the existence of European Parliament (Metsola)
The president of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in Bucharest to attend the EPP Congress, on Wednesday urged young people in Romania to vote in the European Parliament elections and not to "underestimate"…
Republic of Moldova spy chief warns on new destabilisation attempts by Russia
Republic of Moldova‘s spy chief said on Tuesday that Russia was planning fresh attempts to meddle in the country’s internal affairs by provoking protests, interfering in upcoming presidential elections, and disrupting…
EU Parliament, Council agree to ban products made with forced labour
European Union Council and the European Parliament on Tuesday reached a provisional agreement to ban the entry of products made with forced labour into the European single market, according to Reuters. The agreement…
Europe to battle with US for aluminium if EU opts for Russian ban
European and US buyers will compete aggressively for Middle Eastern aluminium if the European Union bans Russian metal in coming months, sparking price rises reminiscent of 2018 when sanctions were imposed on Rusal,…
EU unblocks about €2 billion from suspended funding for Hungary
Hungary managed to unblock about €2 billion in European Union funds as Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s government made further progress in the recovery of crucial financing, according to Bloomberg. The European Commission…