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Romanian President: Govt Took Rough, Yet Necessary Measures To Cut Public Spending

Romanian President Traian Basescu on Tuesday said the measures taken by the government so far are rough, audacious, yet highly necessary, adding they are meant to cut down public spending and set a reasonable balance between various social categories.

President Says Stripping Integrity Agency Of Its Role Hurts Romania

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Tuesday the Constitutional Court’s decision to strip the country’s integrity agency of its main role may please some public officials but it does the country a great disfavor.

Romanian President Summons Govt For Talks On Public Spending, EU Funds, Constitution Revision

Romanian President Traian Basescu Tuesday will hold talks with the Government on issues regarding public spending in the administrative sector, absorption of European funds, public procurement legislation, the revision of the country’s Constitution and the decentralization of state institutions.

Romanian Social Democrats Support 10% Election Threshold Proposition Made By President Basescu

Romania's opposition endorses President Traian Basescu’s proposition to implement a 10% threshold for Parliament representation, party spokesman Radu Moldovan told MEDIAFAX Tuesday.

Romanian President May Use Executive Power To Revise Constitution

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday evening, on B1TV, that he has asked parliamentary parties to implement the result of the 2009 referendum, but that he intends to start the Constitution revision process through the executive branch.

Romanian President, Government To Discuss Public Sector Layoffs Next Week

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday evening, on B1TV, that he will summon the Government to the Presidency headquarters next week to discuss public sector layoffs and funding for infrastructure projects.

Romanian President Calls On Public Institutions To Use Electronic Auction Systems

Romanian President Traian Basescu Monday called on public institutions to use the electronic auction system, adding he will closely monitor the increase in the number of electronic auctions, as there are many institutions which avoid using the system.

Băsescu: Poporul român şi eu însumi ne alăturăm doliului poporului polonez

Preşedintele Traian Băsescu se alătură "doliului poporului polonez" după moartea preşedintelui Lech Kaczynski şi a primit cu "profundă tristeţe" vestea tragediei aviatice în care acesta şi-a pierdut viaţa, se spune în mesajul de condoleanţe transmis, sâmbătă, de şeful statului român.

NATO Member States’ Mission In Afghanistan Not Over Yet – Romania President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said he will call for a stronger relation between the EU and the U.S.A. at the meeting with U.S. President Obama and other high officials Thursday, and stressed “it is inacceptable that several NATO member states should think their mission in Afghanistan is over."

Năstase: Băsescu vrea să scape de Boc

Preşedintele Consiliului Naţional al PSD, Adrian Năstase, susţine, într-o postare pe blog, că anunţul preşedintelui Camerei Deputaţilor, Roberta Anastase, privind urgentarea adoptării Legii lustraţiei arată că Traian Băsescu "vrea să scape" de Emil Boc.

Romanian President Basescu To Visit Dacia Factory, Receive New Duster Model

Romania’s President Traian Basescu will visit the Dacia factory in Mioveni on Thursday and become the first owner of the carmaker’s new SUV, the Duster, Dacia announced.

U.S. President Obama To Meet Romanian President During Official Visit To Prague

U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with several Central and Eastern European leaders, including Romanian President Traian Basescu, during an official visit to Prague planned for April 8, the White House said Friday.

Mazăre: Scandalul Voicu, ultima cântare în lupta pe care Băsescu o duce cu serviciile secrete

Primarul municipiului Constanţa, Radu Mazăre, susţine că scandalul Cătălin Voicu este "ultima cântare în cadrul luptei pe care preşedintele Traian Băsescu o duce cu serviciile secrete".

Past Romanian Education Reforms Only ‘Stitched’ System – President

Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Monday that, so far, the education system has only been “stitched,” as no significant changes have been made.

Romanian President Calls For Depoliticized Debate On Education Law

Romania’s President Traian Basescu said Monday that the only way to have a good law on education is to take a depoliticized approach to the system’s priorities.

Romania’s Unemployment Rate 2% Below European Average, No Use To Lament – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday the country’s unemployment rate is about 2% below the average registered in the European Union, adding Romania should “stop lamenting and concentrate on other matters that need to be solved.”

Romania To Continue Assistance Agreement With IMF, WB After The Crisis – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday at the local American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) that Romania aims to continue collaboration with the IMF and the World Bank after the crisis as well, but in terms of assistance.

Romanian Intelligence Services SRI, SIE Are Politically Unbiased – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Wednesday at the headquarters of the Romanian Intelligence Service (SRI) that he is convinced nobody can politically influence the SRI, adding he does not refer to the department services, just those coordinated by the High Council for National Defense (CSAT).

Antonescu: Un preşedinte de partid nu are obligaţia de a sta la dispoziţia lui Băsescu

Preşedintele PNL, Crin Antonescu, a declarat, marţi, la Realitatea Tv, că a considerat că nu este esenţială prezenţa sa la consultările de la Cotroceni, menţionând că partidul este prezent la discuţii şi adăugând că niciun preşedinte de partid nu are obligaţia de a sta la dispoziţia lui Băsescu.

Băsescu, către PNL şi PSD+PC: Voi vorbi, ca preşedinte, cu toţi parlamentarii, nu fac excepţii

Preşedintele Traian Băsescu le-a spus reprezentanţilor PSD+PC şi PNL prezenţi, marţi, la Cotroceni, că va discuta, ca preşedinte, cu toţi parlamentarii, fără deosebire, el spunându-i lui Victor Ponta că îl susţine în interzicerea migraţiei politice, dar nu înţelege de ce stă lângă Liviu Dragnea.

Romanian Pres Pleads For Administrative-Territorial Reorganization

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday, after consultations on the revision of the Constitution, that he would agree with an administrative reorganization of Romania, which would favor the financing of regional projects.

Ponta: Cei îndrăgostiţi de Traian Băsescu nu au ce căuta în PSD

Preşedintele PSD, Victor Ponta, a afirmat, luni, că membrii de partid care "îl plac" pe Traian Băsescu nu au ce căuta în PSD, el neafirmând însă explicit că cei în cauză vor fi excluşi din partid.

Romanian President Tells Ethnic Hungarians They Should Be Proud Of Romanian Citizenship

President Traian Basescu on Monday sent a message for ethnic Hungarians in Romania who celebrate on March 15, alongside all Hungarians, the National Day of Hungarians Everywhere, saying they should also be proud to be Romanian citizens as well.

Romanian President Declines Honorary Scientists Academy Title

Romanian President Traian Basescu Friday declined the honorary title offered by the Academy of Scientists in Romania (AOSR) saying it is his job to promulgate laws and he shouldn’t be rewarded with academic titles for it.

Romanian President Designated Scientists Academy Honorary Member

Romanian President Traian Basescu Thursday was designated honorary member of the Academy of Scientists in Romania (AOSR) by the institution’s General Assembly.

Romanian President Tells Japan’s Business Community Of Romania’s 2010 Reform Goals

Romanian President Traian Basescu said in the Romanian-Japanese business forum held in Tokyo that the need for reform was emphasized by the economic crisis in Romania, and the Government is determined to push reform despite strong opposition from the unions.

Romanian President Invites Parties To Talks On Constitution Revision – Sources

Romanian President Traian Basescu has invited parties and parliamentary groups to the presidential palace next week for talks on the revision of the country's Constitution, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX Monday.

Made-Up Bonuses May Cause Romania To Take Out New Loan In 2010 – President

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Friday that, because of expenses on “made-up bonuses” and “all sorts of special privileges,” Romania may need to take out a new loan this year.

Romanian Troops’ Mission In Afghanistan Is To Protect World From Terrorism – President

Romania’s President Traian Basescu Thursday told the Romanian troops of the Curtea de Arges 33 Battalion stationed in Afghanistan that their mission is to protect the civilized world from terrorism.

Romania’s President Goes To Afghanistan To Meet With Romanian Troops

Romania’s President Traian Basescu, Defense Minister Gabriel Oprea and General Staff chief Gheorghe Marin arrived in Afghanistan Thursday morning to meet with the Romanian troops deployed in the area.

Infrastructura României, în atenţia Kazahstanului pentru exporturi către UE

Preşedintele Kazahstanului, Nursultan Nazarbayev, a declarat, marţi, după întâlnirea cu preşedintele Traian Băsescu că ţara sa este interesată să folosească infrastructura României pentru exportul mărfurilor către Uniunea Europeană.

Romanian President Basescu To Buy Dacia’s First SUV

Romania’s President Traian Basescu will be Romanian automaker Dacia’s first client for its new SUV, Dacia Duster, company officials said Tuesday.

Most Romanians Enjoy Roma Music – Romanian President Basescu

Romanian President Traian Basescu said Monday in a conference presenting a report on the country’s Roma minority, that Roma are not excluded from society and that many Romanians appreciate the ethnic group’s traditions and music.

Romania’s Presidential Couple To Go On Official Visit To Japan In March

Romania’s President Traian Basescu and his wife Maria Basescu will make a state call to Japan between March 9 and March 11, Japan’s Foreign Ministry said Friday on its website.

Romanian President Upholds Simpler Access To Funds In European Council Meeting

Romanian President Traian Basescu took part Thursday in Brussels in an informal session of the European Council on the topic of member states’ economic situation, and spoke about the need to simplify access to community funds, especially under unfavorable economic conditions.

Corlăţean: Scutul antirachetă – un pas înainte, va stârni însă nervozitate ceva mai la Est

Preşedintele Comisiei de politică externă din Senat, Titus Corlăţean (PSD), a declarat, joi, pentru MEDIAFAX, că scutul antirachetă reprezintă, pentru România, un pas înainte, el apreciind că acesta reprezintă o responsabilitate importantă, care, însă, va stârni nervozitate ceva mai la Est.

Băsescu: Dezvoltarea sistemului antirachetă nu este îndreptată împotriva Rusiei

Preşedintele Traian Băsescu a anunţat, joi, după şedinţa CSAT, că preşedintele SUA, Barack Obama a invitat România să participe la dezvoltarea sistemului de apărare antirachetă, şeful statului precizând că este vorba de stabilirea unor componente ale acestuia în ţara noastră.

Severin: Decizia privind scutul antirachetă, o soluţie bună

Europarlamentarul PSD Adrian Severin a declarat, joi, pentru MEDIAFAX, că decizia CSAT privind scutul antirachetă "este o soluţie bună".

Năstase: Băsescu vrea un PSD ca un Chihuahua, eu vreau un PSD ca un Doberman

Preşedintele CN al PSD, Adrian Năstase, a declarat, joi, la Consiliul Naţional, că PSD se află sub o presiune enormă din partea lui Traian Băsescu, şeful statului dorindu-şi un PSD ca un Chihuahua sau ca o pisică mică, domesticită, în timp ce el vrea un PSD ca un Doberman.

Romania’s Govt Approves Decree To Set Up Citizenship Special Agency

Romania’s Government approved Friday the decree setting up the National Agency for Citizenship to grant Romanian citizenship to those who lost it.