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Anticorruption Chief Requests Government To Repeal Judicial Decree

The interim chief of Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA), Calin Nistor, announced on Thursday that he officially requested PM Viorica Dancila and Justice Minister Tudorel Toader to repeal the recent judicial decree which might result in the agency losing two of its section chiefs.

Government to Repeal Judicial Decree Provision Allowing Judges to Lead Prosecutor’s Offices

Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Monday that the Government will repeal article 54 of the recent judicial decree, which allowed judges to lead main prosecuting bodies and amended the review process for appointing top prosecutors.

Top Judicial Watchdog Requests Government To Urgently Repel Judicial Decree

The plenary of Romania’s top judicial watchdog, the Superior Council of the Magistracy (CSM), voted on Wednesday to request the Government to urgently repel the recent emergency decree amending judicial laws, with the exception of provisions requested by the body.

President Appoints New Transports, Development Ministers

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis ended a three-month long cabinet appointment dispute on Thursday, after he decided to appoint PM Viorica Dancila’s latest proposals for the offices of transports and regional development minister.

Justice Minister Announces Emergency Decree Amending Judicial Bills

Romanian Justice Minister Tudorel Toader announced on Tuesday that the country’s Government passed an emergency decree with several amendments to judicial bills, mainly regarding the criteria for appointing top prosecutors.

Government Adopts Procedure To Designate Romania’s European Prosecutor

Romania’s Government adopted in its Tuesday meeting an emergency decree which regulates the selection procedures of its prosecutor which will be part of the upcoming European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO).

Prime Minister: Government To Look Into Amending Greed Tax Decree

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Monday that the cabinet will hold talks regarding amendments for the emergency decree adopted in December 2018 which introduced several new fiscal measures, including a bank asset tax dubbed “the greed tax”.

Prime Minister Notifies President Of Transports Candidacy Withdrawal

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila sent President Klaus Iohannis an official letter in which she announced the withdrawal of Social Democrat Party (PSD) treasurer Mircea Draghici’s candidacy for the office of transports minister, Government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Government Sets March 28 Deadline For European Election Candidacies

Romania’s Government passed on Friday a general framework and timetable for this year’s European Parliament elections, setting a March 28 deadline for filing candidacies.

Vasilescu Withdraws Candidacy For Development Office Following President Refusals

Former Labor Minister Lia Olguta Vasilescu announced on Tuesday evening that she withdrew her candidacies for the roles of regional development minister and deputy prime minister, after her bid was rejected several times by President Klaus Iohannis.

Romanian EU Council Presidency Given Negotiating Mandate For Gas Directive

Romania’s EU Council presidency obtained a mandate to launch negotiations to amend the Natural Gas Directive, with the initiative largely supported by member-states, according to the Romanian Government.

Finance Minister: No Cuts For Local Administration In 2019 Budget

Romanian Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici said that the 2019 budget, approved by the Government on Friday, does not reduce local administration budgets, but admitted that Government must continue talks with all of its administrative structures on the topic.

Prime Minister: We Will Discuss President’s Refusal To Appoint Minister In The Ruling Coalition

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that the country’s ruling PSD-ALDE coalition will meet to decide on what actions it will take regarding President Klaus Iohannis’ repeated refusals to appoint Lia Olguta Vasilescu as regional development minister.

Prime Minister: Government To Pass 2019 Budget, 45% More Funds Allotted For Investments

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced at the beginning of Friday’s cabinet meeting that the Government will pass the country’s 2019 budget, which is built on a 2.5% target GDP deficit.

2019 Budget Not Featured On Friday’s Cabinet Meeting Agenda

Romania’s Government published on Thursday afternoon the agenda for Friday’s cabinet meeting, which does not include the 2019 budget project, despite assurances from PM Viorica Dancila on Wednesday that there is “no danger” for the act to be delayed again.

President Rejects Proposal For New Development Minister, Asks For Different Candidate

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis again rejected the Government’s proposal for the office of regional development minister, Lia Olguta Vasilescu, on Thursday, and requested the prime minister to propose a different candidate for the office.

Ruling Party Leader: Government To Pass 2019 Budget On Friday

The leader of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dragnea, announced on Wednesday, following a meeting with municipality mayors, that the Government is set to pass the 2019 budget on Friday, following several delays.

2019 Budget Talks Continue For Third Consecutive Day

Uncertainty regarding Romania’s 2019 budget continues as Government officials, ruling coalition leaders and municipality mayors entered a third day of talks, with little in the way of official announcements.

Ruling Coalition Leaders And Government Officials Meet To Discuss 2019 Budget

The leaders of Romania’s ruling PSD-ALDE coalition, Liviu Dragnea and Calin Popescu Tariceanu, will continue discussions regarding the country’s 2019 budget with PM Viorica Dancila and Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici on Tuesday, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Government To Postpone Passing 2019 Budget For Friday Meeting

Romania’s Government could delay adopting the state budget yet again, despite the fact that PM Viorica Dancila announced that the cabinet would make every effort to pass the project during Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Government To Approve 2019 Budget Next Week

The Romanian Government will not pass the state budget proposals for 2019 this week, with the executive to approve to finish and approve the draft in a meeting early next week, government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Prime Minister Holds Talks With Municipality Mayors Regarding State Budget Dispute

A delegation of mayors of Romanian municipalities attended talks with Prime Minister Viorica Dancila at the Government’s headquarters on Wednesday afternoon, amid discontent over the lack of debate regarding the state budget for 2019.

Government To Approve 2019 Budget On Friday Or Saturday – Sources

The Romanian Government will meet on Friday or Saturday to approve the state budget for 2019, political sources told MEDIAFAX on Wednesday. The combined standing bureaus of the Parliament will also be summoned on Saturday to set a timetable for debate and vote in the country’s legislative body.

Government Announces Inspection At Oltenia Energy Complex Amid Miner Strike

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila ordered on Thursday an inspection at the Oltenia Energy Complex (CE Oltenia), in the context of a miner strike which led to the shutdown of one thermal power unit, meant to check whether management respected regulations on corporate governance.

President Requests Government To Analyze Sentence Compensation Bill

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis requested the country’s Government on Wednesday to make an urgent analysis on a 2017 bill which reduces prison time for inmates serving it in poor conditions, stating that no citizen should be afraid for his own safety.

Ruling Party Accuses President Of Blocking Government Activity

Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) urged President Klaus Iohannis on Tuesday to “give a reasonable explanation for the systematic blockages” of the Government, referring to the cabinet appointments dispute over new regional development and transports ministers.

Prime Minister Re-Sends Proposals For New Transports And Regional Development Minister

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Thursday that she re-sent the proposals for new transports and regional development minister, despite the fact that President Klaus Iohannis announced earlier that he rejected them for reasons of legality.

Lower Chamber Deputy Chairman: President’s Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals Are Not Legal

The deputy chairman of Romania’s Lower Chamber, Florin Iordache, told MEDIAFAX on Thursday that the reasons presented by President Klaus Iohannis for his refusal to name several new ministers are illegal and contradict previous Constitutional Court decisions.

President Announces Reasons For Rejecting Cabinet Proposals

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Thursday his reasons for rejecting the last four cabinet appointment proposals made by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila within the last couple of months.

Romanian Government Assigns New Interim Bucharest Prefect

The Romanian Government decided on Thursday to assign Romulus Sever Stana as interim Bucharest prefect, two weeks after previous prefect Speranta Cliseru was dismissed, according to Government spokesperson Nelu Barbu.

Prime Minister: Romania Will Officially Launch EU Council Presidency On Thursday And Friday

Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that the presidents of EU institutions will visit Romania over the next two days to attend the official launch of the country’s EU Council presidency.

Ruling Party Secretary General: President Refused Cabinet Proposals Without Reason

The secretary-general of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Codrin Stefanescu accused President Klaus Iohannis of rejecting proposals for new transports and development ministers without a valid reason and “because he felt liked doing it”.

President Signs Decrees Vacating Transports And Development Offices Following Deadlock

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Thursday the decrees which vacate the offices of transports and regional development minister, after the cabinet members holding the roles resigned during a month-long stand-off between the head of state and the prime minister on cabinet appointments.

President: No Peace With The Government, Relations With Ruling Party At A Historical Low

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said on Friday, at an informal meeting with the media, that he will collaborate with the country’s Government only on European affairs and that there will be “no type of peace” on conflicts regarding internal issues.

President: Cabinet Meeting Subjects Are Entirely Up To Prime Minister

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis said, at the beginning of Thursday’s cabinet meeting, that his presence is guaranteed by his constitutional attributions, and that Prime Minister Viorica Dancila has the final say on the subjects in the meeting’s agenda.

Romanian President Takes Part In Cabinet Meeting

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis arrived at the Government headquarters on Thursday afternoon, where he will take part in the cabinet meeting, as he previously announced.

Hungarian Minority Party Will Not Vote The Opposition’s No-Confidence Motion Against The Government

The leader of Romania’s main Hungarian minority party UDMR, Kelemen Hunor, announced on Wednesday that his group decided not to vote the no-confidence motion filed against the current Government, arguing that opposition parties did not present an alternative to the current ruling coalition.

President: I Will Take Part In All Cabinet Meetings

Romanian President Klaus Iohannis confirmed on Wednesday that he will take in part in all cabinet meetings, at least in the upcoming period, in the context of discussions on an amnesty and pardoning decree and new tax measures.

Ilan Laufer Appointed Honorary Government Counsellor

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.

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

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.