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EC: Romania’s MP Elections Took Spot Before Econ Measures

The Romanian authorities could have implemented a series of measures to counter the economic downturn as early as last August, but attention “shifted” to the campaign for the November elections, the European Commission said in a progress assessment report Wednesday.
EC: Romania’s MP Elections Took Spot Before Econ Measures
28 ian. 2009, 17:33, English

In its report on the Implementation of Lisbon Strategy Reforms in the member states, the Commission noted the authorities in Bucharest have drawn up an Action Plan with short-term measures that, “if delivered, could have had a positive effect on the Romanian economy.”
 
However, “only few have effectively been implemented as attention shifted to the campaign for the parliamentary elections that took place at the end of November,” the Commission said.
 
It said Romania is still weakened by inefficient public administration and judiciary system.
 
“Corruption still affects the business environment and access to and quality of the public services. Progress in this area is monitored through the co-operation and verification mechanism under which the Commission drafts regular progress reports.”
 
Among the few progresses highlighted in the document was the increased openness throughout 2008 year of the Romanian authorities to consultations of social partners, local authorities and relevant officials. However, further consultations are required, the Commission said.
 
The Commission recommended Romania take steps to ensure long-term sustainability of public finances, improve performance in research and development, public employment services and energy efficiency.