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No-Confidence Motion Against Government Read Before Parliament

19:11, 17 Dec. 2018
The no-confidence motion filed by opposition parties against the Viorica Dancila Government had its first reading before the combined chambers of the Parliament on Monday, with a debate and final vote to take place on Thursday.

Ilan Laufer Appointed Honorary Government Counsellor

19:03, 17 Dec. 2018
Former Bussiness Environment Minister Ilan Laufer was appointed by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila, on Monday, as honorary Government counsellor, a cabinet office without pay, official sources told MEDIAFAX.

Seven Mayors Sign Framework Agreement For Moldova Regional Development

18:28, 17 Dec. 2018
The mayors of seven cities in the Romanian historical province of Moldova signed on Monday a framework agreement establishing an alliance to support the construction of highways towards the region.

President Challenges Hunting Bill At Constitutional Court

17:40, 17 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis challenged at the Constitutional Court on Monday a bill amending the country’s Hunting Law, citing procedural errors.

Senate Deputy Chairman: Amnesty And Pardoning Are Given, Not Discussed

16:54, 17 Dec. 2018
The deputy chairman of Romania’s Senate, Claudiu Manda, said on Monday that there will be no debate on an eventual emergency decree regarding amnesty and pardoning, with the Government to ultimately decide if it will give the decree or not.

President Requests Work Schedule Of Every Upcoming Cabinet Meeting

16:06, 17 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis sent a letter on Monday to Prime Minister Viorica Dancila, requesting her to notify him of the work schedule of every upcoming cabinet meeting, in the context of talks on a government decree for amnesty and pardoning.

Ruling Party Leader Accuses Judicial Abuses, EU Double Standard And Multinationals In Speech

15:20, 17 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Lower Chamber chairman, Liviu Dragnea, delivered a belligerent speech during the Social Democrat Party (PSD) national council meeting on Sunday, criticizing the judicial system, multinationals and EU institutions, among others.

Opposition Files No-Confidence Motion Against Romanian Government

14:55, 14 Dec. 2018
Romanian parliamentary opposition parties filed on Friday a no-confidence motion against the Government, with the signatures of 163 MPs. The debate and vote of the motion will take place next week.

Constitutional Court To Debate Cabinet Appointments Conflict On December 19

18:25, 13 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Constitutional Court set a December 19 term for a debate on the judicial conflict between the Government and President Klaus Iohannis on the subject of delayed cabinet appointments, court sources told MEDIAFAX.

Ruling Party To Hold National Council On Sunday

17:31, 13 Dec. 2018
The interim secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu, told MEDIAFAX on Thursday that the party will hold a National Council meeting on Sunday, at the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest.

President On Defense Council Meeting Suspension: There Was No Hostility

16:24, 13 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Thursday, in Brussels, that the Defense Council meeting on Tuesday was suspended by mutual agreement of the participants and not in a hostile manner, as was rumored in the national media.

Supreme Re-Draws Five-Judge Panels For The Second Time In A Month

15:46, 13 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Supreme Court organized a new draw to select its five-judge panels for 2018, with two more panels added, following a recommendation from top judicial watchdog CSM.

Opposition To File No-Confidence Motion On Friday, Vote To Be Scheduled For Next Week

19:16, 12 Dec. 2018
Romanian opposition parties will file their announced no-confidence motion against the government on Friday, their parliamentary leaders announced on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Delivers Speech On EU Council Presidency, Calls For End Of Political Disputes

18:26, 12 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila made an appeal towards political peace and consensus after Romania takes over the EU Council presidency in January, in a speech held before the combined chambers of the Parliament.

Finance Minister: 2019 Budget To Be Discussed After December 19

17:55, 12 Dec. 2018
Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici announced that the state budget for 2019 will not be discussed during Thursday’s cabinet meeting, as it has not yet received a Defense Council (CSAT) review, with discussions to resume after the council’s next meeting on December 19.

Judge Lia Savonea Elected Chairman Of Romania’s Top Judicial Watchdog CSM

15:50, 12 Dec. 2018
Former Bucharest Appeal Court chairman Lia Savonea was elected as chairman of top judicial watchdog CSM for next year on Wednesday, after being the only candidate running for the office.

Former Labor Minister Supports Amnesty And Pardoning Decree

18:56, 11 Dec. 2018
Romania’s former labor minister, Lia Olguta Vasilescu, said on Tuesday that she supports an eventual emergency decree on amnesty and pardoning, despite the fact that Prime Minister Viorica Dancila denied discussions of such an initiatives.

Defense Council Meeting Suspended By President

18:18, 11 Dec. 2018
A meeting of Romania’s Supreme Council for National Defense (CSAT) on Tuesday was suspended by President Klaus Iohannis, at the request of council members, following prolonged discussions on important subjects of national security.

Liberal Party Announces It Will File No-Confidence Motion This Week

18:01, 11 Dec. 2018
The chairman of Romanian opposition party PNL, Ludovic Orban, announced on Tuesday that the group will file a no-confidence motion against the Romanian Government this week, with the exact day to be decided together with other opposition parties.

Senate Chairman: Coalition Did Not Discuss Criminal Codes Decree

17:33, 11 Dec. 2018
The chairman of Romania’s Senate, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, stated on Tuesday that the ruling coalition has not discussed an announced emergency decree on the country’s criminal codes, and declined to give an opinion on the subject until he receives more information.

Sibiu Mayor: Accession To Western Alliance Would Be Opportune

17:13, 11 Dec. 2018
The Mayor of Sibiu, Astrid Fodor, said on Tuesday that her city’s accession to the Western Alliance – a collaboration protocol signed by mayors of four major Western Romanian cities – would be opportune if the alliance would accept to extend its objectives for Central Romania.

Constitutional Court Postpones Decision On Parliament-Public Ministry Protocol Judicial Conflict

16:10, 11 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Constitutional Court decided on Tuesday to postpone a decision regarding the judicial conflict between the Parliament and the Public Ministry, on the subject of secret services-judiciary protocols, for Thursday.

EU Parliament Approves Resolution Requesting Schengen Accession For Romania And Bulgaria

15:42, 11 Dec. 2018
The European Parliament approved on Tuesday, with a large majority, a resolution which requests the immediate accession of Romania and Bulgarian to the Schengen Area.

Romanian Senate Passes Criminal Procedure Code Bill

19:30, 10 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Senate passed on Monday a revised version of the bill amending the country’s criminal procedure code, with several changes made in accordance with a Constitutional Court ruling on the initiative.

Justice Minister On Criminal Codes Decree: I Will Make An Analysis

18:59, 10 Dec. 2018
Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader stated on Monday, regarding the Government judicial emergency decree announced on Monday, that he will make an analysis into the constitutional aspects of the failed parliamentary bills amending the criminal codes, in order to transpose them into the decree.

Prime Minister Announces Emergency Decree Amending Criminal Codes

18:40, 10 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Monday that the Government will look into the opportunity of passing an emergency decree amending the country’s criminal codes with provisions declared constitutional from two previously rejected parliamentary bills.

US Ambassador: Amnesty And Pardoning Is Romania’s Decision

18:22, 10 Dec. 2018
The United States’ Ambassador to Romania, Hans Klemm, said on Monday that the country is monitoring evolutions regarding a rumored amnesty and pardoning decree prepared by the Romanian Government, adding that the decision belongs with state authorities.

GfK: Nearly Half of Romanians Want to Get Loans in Next 6 Months

18:00, 10 Dec. 2018
Around 44% of Romanians intend to get a loan in the next six months and just 8% are completely certain they won't resort to this financing option, according to a poll by GfK, ordered by International Personal Finance which owns Provident Financial Romania.

EU Parliament To Pass Non-Binding Resolution On Romania And Bulgaria Schengen Area Access

12:18, 10 Dec. 2018
The European Parliament is discussing on Monday a new non-binding resolution regarding Romania’s and Bulgaria’s access to the Schengen Area, with a vote on the initiative scheduled for Tuesday.

Romanian Consulate In Chicago Celebrated Centennial In Trump Hotel

19:13, 07 Dec. 2018
Romania’s General Consulate in the American city of Chicago celebrated Romania’s National Day in a hotel belonging to the family of US President Donald Trump, according to an American NGO.

Romanian Government Allots RON43M From Reserve Fund For Pensions Payments

19:10, 07 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Government decided on Friday to supplement the budget of its Labor Ministry with RON43.2 million from its 2018 Reserve Fund, to be used for the payment of pensions and old age benefits.

President Challenges Bill Declassifying Protocols At The Constitutional Court

18:36, 07 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis challenged on Friday, at the Constitutional Court, a bill which declassifies a 2005 Defense Council ruling and all the acts it affected, which was the basis for later secret services-judiciary collaboration protocols.

President On Cabinet Appointment Dispute: Romania Does Not Have A Prime Minister

14:59, 07 Dec. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis treated the news that Prime Minister Viorica Dancila notified the Constitutional Court about the conflict on cabinet appointments with irony, stating that the country “does not have a prime minister”.

Constitutional Court Deems National Security Law Provision Unconstitutional

20:28, 06 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Constitutional Court decided on Thursday that a provision of the country’s national security law, based on which communication interception mandates were issued, was unconstitutional due to its lack of predictability.

USR Leader: Ruling Party Down 20% In Polls Compared To 2016 Election Victory

19:43, 06 Dec. 2018
The chairman of Romanian opposition party USR, Dan Barna, said on Thursday that a poll requested by his group has the country’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) down 20% compared its score in the 2016 elections, which he stated shows that it is not capable to govern.

Prime Minister And Transport Minister To Discuss Raising Prices For Subway Tickets

19:02, 06 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Thursday that she will have a meeting with resigning Transport Minister Lucian Sova to discuss a possible increase in the price of Bucharest subway tickets.

Prime Minister Denies Rumors Of An Upcoming Amnesty And Pardoning Decree

18:47, 06 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Thursday that the Government is not currently drafting a decree on amnesty and pardoning, and excluded any such initiative being passed this year.

Prime Minister Announces Constitutional Challenge On Cabinet Appointments Dispute

18:39, 06 Dec. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said that the Government will notify the Constitutional Court on Friday regarding a possible judicial conflict with President Klaus Iohannis, who further delayed a response on her proposals for two cabinet offices.

Ruling Party To Hold National Council, Executive Committee Meetings On December 16 – Sources

17:00, 06 Dec. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) will a host a meeting of its National Council and Executive Committee on December 16, party sources told MEDIAFAX.

Ruling Party Leader Denies Rumors Of Amnesty And Pardoning Decree

20:02, 05 Dec. 2018
The leader of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) Liviu Dragnea, stated on Wednesday that there is no amnesty and pardoning decree currently discussed within the party, but that he requested a solution for “repairing injustices made in Romania in the last couple of years”.