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15:25, 31.01.2024

PM Ciolacu supports introduction of European Union membership into Romanian Constitution

Prime minister Marcel Ciolacu, chairman of the Social-Democratic Party (PSD), announced on Wednesday that he supports the introduction of European Union membership into the Romanian Constitution, a proposal launched…




14:06, 11.04.2023

Senator Gorghiu: There is need for loyal co-operation between elected officials and voters

Acting chair of the Senate Alina Gorghiu said on Tuesday that loyal co-operation is needed between elected politicians and voters.She participated in a Romfilatelia release of a postage stamp issue called "Romanian…




20:10, 29.03.2023

OMV Petrom: Fresh amendments to solidarity tax law violate Constitution principles

The amendments voted on Wednesday in the Chamber of Deputies, the decision-making body on this matter, regarding the transposition into national legislation of the EU regulation on the solidarity contribution violate…




15:45, 28.03.2023

PSD does not support PNL project which tightens criminal sanctions in case of public protests

The Social Democratic Party (PSD) announced on Tuesday that it does not support the legislative proposal initiated by the National Liberal Party (PNL), which tightens the criminal sanctions in case of public protests,…




15:35, 27.03.2023

President Iohannis: We have the duty to carry on democratic values set by the United Romania's Constitution

The democratic legacy of the 1923 Constitution also means a common responsibility, and the Parliament through the adopted laws must not deviate from the constitutional values, the same as all the other public authorities…




17:20, 28.09.2022

Project dedicated to constitutionalism in Romania, launched on Thursday by the Romanian Academy

The project "Constitutional tradition and perspectives of constitutionalism in Romania", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the adoption of the Romanian Constitution in March 1923, will be launched on Thursday…




11:31, 02.06.2022

Ministry of Justice sends Gov't draft laws on criminal Codes' amending

The Ministry of Justice announced on Thursday that it has sent to the Government for approval the two draft laws on the Criminal Codes (Criminal Code and Criminal Procedure Code), which bring the legislation into…




19:11, 27.04.2022

AUR: Ioan Sabau-Pop, most serious proposal for position of judge at Constitutional Court

The Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) proposes Ioan Sabau-Pop, a university professor, member of the International Court of Commercial Arbitration, who, as "a lawyer has obtained tens of thousands of hectares…




16:05, 06.12.2021

Muzzled Sosoaca: Constitution, fundamental rights and freedoms, annulled by Parliament, President, Gov't

Senator Diana Sosoaca attended, on Monday, Parliament's joint plenary solemn session dedicated to the anniversary of the Constitution, with a muzzle, claiming that the fundamental rights and freedoms of Romanians…




08:30, 06.12.2021

Parliament to convene in solemn sitting to mark the 30th anniversary of Constitution

The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies convene today at 13:00hrs in a solemn sitting dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the adoption of Romania's Constitution in force, agerpres reports. According to a memorandum…




09:11, 17.06.2021

CCR: Priority principle to applying EU law, not to be perceived in sense of removing or disregarding national constitutional identity

The priority principle for the application of European law must not be perceived in the sense that national constitutional identity is removed or disregarded, shows the reason for the decision by which the Constitutional…




12:01, 10.06.2021

Professors protest against law on gainful employment of retirement-eligible people

Members of the Universitaria Consortium say they will not accept the provisions of a bill regarding gainful employment of retirement-eligible people, pointing to univeristy autonomy. "The Universitaria Consortium,…




09:20, 01.02.2021

Senate, Chamber of Deputies convene on Monday in first ordinary session

The Senate and the Chamber of Deputies start on Monday this year's first ordinary parliamentary session, according to AGERPRES. The convocation of the two Chambers of the Parliament was made based on the provisions…




15:25, 26.01.2021

CCR rejects AUR challenges regarding Parliament Decision on Citu Gov't investiture

On Tuesday, the Romanian Constitutional Court rejected the notifications of the Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) regarding the Parliament Decision No. 31/2020 regarding the investiture of the Government…




11:26, 22.12.2020

President Iohannis - consultations with parties to nominate PM candidate

President Klaus Iohannis invited the chairs of the political parties and formations represented in Parliament for consultations in order to nominate the candidate for prime minister. "Based on the provisions of…




13:55, 25.11.2020

CCR: Amendments to pay law - unconstitutional (sources)

On Wednesday, the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) admitted the Liberals' notification regarding the amendment and supplementation of the Framework Law 153/2017 on the remuneration of staff paid from public…




17:35, 22.10.2020

Senator Tariceanu says court ruling violates nullity of imperative mandate, independence of lawmakers

Former Senate Chairman Calin Popescu-Tariceanu says that the "principle of nullity of imperative mandate" is violated by the recent ruling of the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) that there is no legal conflict…




15:55, 07.10.2020

Court rules amendments to Court of Auditors' statutes unconstitutional

On Wednesday, the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) took up constitutionality objections raised by President Klaus Iohannis and the government over a piece of legislation amending and supplementing the statutes…




17:46, 15.07.2020

Senate: Extraordinary session from July 16 to 31

The Senate will convene in extraordinary session between July 16 and 31, the first plenary session being on Thursday, at 12.00, the legislative forum announced on Wednesday, through a press release. "Based on the…




14:03, 14.07.2020

Chamber of Deputies clears Citizens' Initiative 'No Convicts in Public Office'

The Chamber of Deputies cleared, on Tuesday, 295-to-one abstention, the legislative proposal on the citizens' initiative to revise the Romanian Constitution - 'No Convicts in Public Office'.The legislative proposal…




08:42, 01.07.2020

Chamber of Deputies and Senate enter extraordinary session

The Chamber of Deputies and Senate are being convened, starting Wednesday, in extraordinary session for the July 1-15 period, the two Chambers of Parliament having several priorities, such as the initiative "No…




20:16, 17.06.2020

PSD's Ciolacu: We'll notify CCR regarding abuse of power for extending state of alert

he Social Democratic Party (PSD) will notify the Constitutional Court of Romania (CCR) regarding the "abuse of power" for the extension of the state of alert, PSD Interim Chairman announced on Wednesday. "In respect…




12:42, 11.05.2020

Gov't to get ready for court considering complaint against alert state

Prime Minister Ludovic Orban on Monday called on Interior Minister Marcel Vela to prepare "a legal, constitutional and factual reply" in the event of a ruling by the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) on the state…




22:37, 26.02.2020

Decree on designation of Florin Citu as PM - published in the Official Journal

Decree on the designation of Florin Citu as Prime Minister was published on Wednesday in the Official Journal. "Mr. Vasile-Florin Citu was designated as candidate for the office of Prime Minister, and he will ask…




16:17, 07.01.2020

Augustin Zegrean resolves the debate on the Law of the Budget: It remains in force even if the Romanian Constitutional Court finds a constitutional conflict

Augustin Zegrean, the former president of the Constitutional Court, contradicts Toni Greblă, his former colleague from the Court, and says that President Iohannis did the right thing when he signed the Budget Law,…




23:16, 27.07.2019

PLUS head Ciolos: Without functional institutions, the Constitution-guaranteed right to life risks to remain a promise

Without functional institutions, without competent and responsible people, the right to life, which is guaranteed by the Romanian Constitution, risks to remain just an empty promise, the leader of PLUS, Dacian…




19:55, 23.07.2019

Kelemen Hunor: We must remove emergency ordinances from Constitution

Chairman of the Hungarian Democratic Union of Romania (UDMR) Kelemen Hunor said on Tuesday that "the institution of emergency ordinances" should be removed from the Constitution, except for extraordinary situations."In…




14:15, 25.06.2019

PNL leadership passes constitutional revision draft including public office integrity

National chairman of the National Liberal Party (PNL) Ludovic Orban said on Tuesday that the party's Executive Bureau adopted a constitutional revision draft, including a ban on convicted persons running in parliamentary…




13:19, 21.01.2019

PM sends letter to President, proposing Vasilescu and Draghici as Development and Transport ministers again

Prime Minister Viorica Dancila on Monday sent a letter to President Klaus Iohannis asking him again to issue the presidential decrees by which Lia Olguta-Vasilescu to be appointed Deputy PM, Minister of Regional…




16:43, 06.11.2018

Law on Administrative Code unconstitutional, overall (sources)

The Law on the Administrative Code was found to be unconstitutional, overall, the Romanian Constitutional Court (CCR) decided on Tuesday, sources from the CCR told AGERPRES.The Law is unconstitutional for this…