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Romanian government survives no-confidence vote amid coalition austerity rift
Est. 2minRomanian coalition survives far-right no-confidence vote, but internal cracks deepen over VAT hikes and fears of repeating past austerity failures.
Mounting unrest in Romania over austerity measures
Est. 2minFacing backlash from unions and business groups, Romania’s government is under fire over an austerity plan critics say punishes workers while doing little to fix systemic issues.
Romanian government extends licensing requirement for Ukrainian products
Est. 1minRomania prolongs its licensing scheme for Ukrainian agri-food imports through 2025, citing farmer protection and national food security concerns.
Bolojan’s “austerity” government approved by Romanian Parliament
Est. 3minRomania’s new PM Ilie Bolojan pledges harsh reforms to slash the deficit, after parliament approves his austerity-driven cabinet backed by a four-party coalition.
VAT dispute stalls Romania’s prime minister nomination
Est. 2minRomania’s government talks stall as VAT hike disagreement blocks prime minister nomination and strains -again- coalition ties.
Romania prepares for “Mauritius” coalition
Est. 2minRomania’s “Mauritius Coalition” nears final deal: Bolojan set to become PM in rotating government, but key power-sharing questions remain.
Romanian Foreign Ministry reaffirms Israel’s right to self-defense
Est. 1minBucharest issued its first response to the Iran-Israel conflict, backing Israel’s actions while stressing the need for diplomacy and regional stability.
Deadlock in coalition talks among pro-European parties in Romania
Est. 2minWith coalition talks stalled, Romania has yet to settle on a PM or deficit plan, risking billions in EU funds ahead of a key deadline.
Romania and Moldova seek joint response to Russia’s hybrid war
Est. 2minRomanian and Moldovan presidents vow closer cooperation against Russian hybrid threats, with Bucharest backing Chișinău’s pro-EU path ahead of key elections.
Romanian President wants to involve intelligence services in fight against tax evasion
Est. 2minRomania’s new president wants the intelligence service to help catch tax evaders, calling the country’s soaring deficit a national security threat.
Forming a governing coalition in Bucharest proves difficult
Est. 3minAll parties except PSD have ruled out appointing a technocrat as prime minister or reshuffling the current leadership.
Nicuşor Dan calls for fundamental reform of the state and puts anti-corruption back on the agenda
Est. 2minNewly sworn-in President Nicușor Dan pledged sweeping reform, fiscal discipline, and anti-corruption efforts, while navigating a fractured parliament.
Romania’s far-right leader challenges election results, alleges foreign interference
Est. 2minGeorge Simion will challenge the presidential election results at the Constitutional Court, accusing France and Moldova of interference.
Nicuşor Dan faces a challenging mandate from day one
Est. 4minAfter Sunday’s surprise win, Nicuşor Dan faces no honeymoon – just economic woes, a fragile government, and a populist-packed Parliament.
Romanian currency hits historic low amid political turmoil
Est. 3minWith the euro trading at 5.1222 lei, up 0.45% from the previous rate of 5.0991 lei, Romania's national currency fell to a record low.
Romanian PM resigns following coalition candidate’s defeat in presidential election
Est. 4minFollowing the runoff election on 18 May, the newly elected president will begin party negotiations to form a new governing coalition.
US congressional delegation visits Bucharest to discuss Romanian elections
Est. 1minTalks will focus among others on the upcoming election and Washington's recent suspension of Romania from its visa waiver programme.
EBRD launches tender for new investor in Moldova’s strategic port
Est. 1minRomania has expressed interest in the strategically located port on the Danube.
Romanian PM urges former adviser to withdraw from presidential race after controversial remarks
Est. 2minPonta claimed that Serbian PM Vučić granted him citizenship as a gesture of gratitude for the controlled flooding of several Romanian villages.
USR party leaders withdraw support for candidate in Romanian presidential election ‘coup’
Est. 2minSeveral figures of Romania’s opposition USR party are instead now backing the independent mayor of Bucharest.
Bucharest in turmoil over disputed US envoys and Ukraine support
Est. 4minTensions escalated after one of the appointees made public statements contradicting Romania’s official Ukraine and EU stance.
Romania’s presidential race begins amid calls to avoid runoff with sovereignists
Est. 2minThe pro-European camp is increasingly concerned that two sovereignist candidates could make it to the runoff.
Romanian soldiers on parental leave found working as mercenaries in Congo
Est. 2minThe ministry of defence confirmed that 466 soldiers who had been transferred to reserves engaged in security-related activities in Congo.
Romanian farmers urge interim president to ease EU neonicotinoid ban
Est. 2minA court of appeals has suspended the national derogation allowing the use of neonicotinoids in treated seeds.