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Grindeanu demands the Government’s responsibility for local administration reform and reorganizing state institutions and companies

13:44
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu announced on Monday that he would propose two things to Prime Minister Niculescu: making the Government responsible for the administrative-territorial reform and reorganizing state institutions and companies, with a deadline of March 2027. Grindeanu assured that taxes for the Romanian population and companies will not increase in 2027 and demanded the publication of the real situation of the country's finances.

The UDMR will support the government proposed by Luca Niculescu. What conditions did Kelemen set?

14:26, 19 Oct. 2026
UDMR President Kelemen Hunor announced on Monday that the party will support the government proposed by Luca Niculescu in the confidence vote. Kelemen specified that the UDMR will not be part of the government and made its support conditional on respect for the rights of the Hungarian minority.

What a Luca Niculescu-led government might look like if the PSD decides to join the administration

13:23, 14 Oct. 2026
Romania’s PSD is set to decide whether to join a government led by Luca Niculescu or support it from Parliament, with a proposed cabinet combining PSD ministers, technocrats, and candidates approved by President Nicușor Dan.

Luca Niculescu: My preference is for a political government

13:32, 12 Oct. 2026
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu stated that some parties have expressed support for the future government, though its composition remains under discussion. He noted that he prefers a political government over a technocratic one.

First meeting between Niculescu and Grindeanu following the prime minister’s appointment

13:16, 07 Oct. 2026
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu and PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu had a first phone conversation and are scheduled to meet on Thursday.

What Luca Niculescu wants for the foundation of the Governments’s Agenda

13:44, 06 Oct. 2026
Prime Minister-designate Luca Niculescu says that the reforms carried out in the process of Romania's accession to the OECD should become one of the foundations of the future governing program and calls on the parties to find a new political consensus.

Mureșan on Grindeanu: He won’t hesitate to issue another pro-theft ordinance

13:16, 29 Sept. 2026
Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan has criticized PSD President Sorin Grindeanu, accusing him of downplaying the anti-corruption protests of 2017–2018. The reaction comes after the Social Democratic leader stated that “the hashtag bubble has deflated.”

Parties divide up seats in the future government. USR minister: We are discussing continuity

14:50, 24 Sept. 2026
Radu Miruţă stated on Thursday, in an interview with RFI, that he wants USR to retain the ministries it has held so far in the future government. The minister added that, otherwise, portfolios are being allocated based on the vote percentages obtained by each party.

American investors asked Nicuşor Dan when Romania would have a government

14:15, 22 Sept. 2026
Nicuşor Dan stated that the American investors he met in New York were more concerned about Romania's political situation than its financial indicators.

Dominic Fritz, following Siegfried Mureșan’s appointment: “We aim to form a serious and cohesive government” / “We will be open to discussions, including with the PSD”

14:00, 18 Sept. 2026
USR President Dominic Fritz argues that Romania is going through a period marked by “extreme tension,” amid political deadlock, economic difficulties, and hate speech. Following Siegfried Mureșan’s nomination for prime minister, Fritz states that the USR is prepared to work toward forming a minority government and to hold talks, including with the PSD, to secure its support in Parliament.

Siegfried Mureșan announces first plans after nomination for prime minister: „I am ready to form a government”

13:52, 18 Sept. 2026
Siegfried Mureșan announced on Friday that he accepts President Nicușor Dan's nomination for the position of prime minister and that he will immediately begin, together with representatives of the PNL, USR and UDMR, drafting a governing program.

Ilie Bolojan outlines to Nicușor Dan the direction the new prime minister should take: We will seek a formula to have a government in place

12:57, 17 Sept. 2026
PNL president Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday, following consultations with President Nicușor Dan, that Romania needs a government with a credible prime minister, competent ministers and a programme that takes into account the country’s economic realities.

Grindeanu, after consultations: I told the president that we are ready to take over the government

12:55, 17 Sept. 2026
PSD president Sorin Grindeanu said that the Social Democrats are ready to take over the government and argued that the party is entitled to lead the executive, given that PSD is the largest parliamentary group and won the 2024 parliamentary elections.

Nicușor Dan on the future government: It was a crisis that exceeded our expectations

15:15, 01 Sept. 2026
President Nicușor Dan says he regrets not having reached a political agreement to form a government with full powers this summer. The statement was made during the Annual Meeting of Romanian Diplomacy.

The PSD sets its conditions for the future government

15:17, 31 Aug. 2026
The PSD’s National Political Council, which met on Monday, August 31, in Sinaia, adopted three resolutions in which the Social Democrats set out their position on the formation of the future government, national priorities, and relations with European institutions.

Siegfried Mureșan: “The PSD must not return to power.” What the new government should do

14:04, 20 Aug. 2026
MEP Siegfried Mureșan argues that the PSD is no longer credible enough to continue governing and calls for the measures adopted by the Bolojan government to reduce waste and the budget deficit to be maintained.

Grindeanu points the guns at the Government: it borrows a thousand euros per second

14:59, 13 Aug. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu harshly attacked the Bolojan Government, which he accused of destroying the country. It borrows a thousand euros per second, we can no longer afford for Bolojan and the userist cabal to remain at the Victoria Palace, declared Grindeanu.

The energy crisis reaches the government’s agenda: plan to prevent energy crises

13:52, 06 Aug. 2026
On Thursday, the government will discuss the Electricity Risk Preparedness Plan, in the context of the energy crisis caused by drought and low water levels in the Danube, following the authorities’ call for the public and businesses to reduce energy consumption.

Grindeanu calls for the declassification of the Cotroceni talks on forming the Government

16:08, 22 Iul. 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu stated Wednesday that he will officially request the declassification of the discussions held by party leaders with President Nicușor Dan regarding the formation of the government.

Government allocates new aid for those affected by the fire in Soveja, Vrancea

14:26, 09 Iul. 2026
The Romanian government has adopted a new resolution granting additional emergency aid to families and individuals affected by the fire in Rucăreni, Soveja commune, Vrancea County.

The Government wants to adopt in an extraordinary session the legislative projects necessary to unblock the funds from the PNRR

15:23, 02 Iul. 2026
Acting Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan said on Thursday that the Government aims to finalize six major legislative projects by next week to meet the milestones of the PNRR, so that Romania can collect the corresponding tranches of European funds. In this regard, he announced that he intends to request the convening of extraordinary sessions of Parliament in the second half of July to adopt these normative acts.

Adrian Veștea: “A new, legitimate government must be formed quickly”

16:02, 19 Iun. 2026
Adrian Veștea recently announced that he held a working meeting with Alexandru Nazare, whom he refers to as both the current and future Minister of Finance.

What conditions does the PSD put on the Tomac Government? Daniel Zamfir’s announcement

14:27, 08 Iun. 2026
The PSD is putting on the Tomac Government, announced on Monday the leader of the Social Democratic senators, Daniel Zamfir.

Victor Negrescu: PSD will never form a government with AUR

13:16, 19 Mai 2026
The leaders of the pro-European parties must overcome their pride and return to the negotiating table to form a new government, and PSD supports the restoration of the pro-Western coalition "on new bases", says PSD MEP Victor Negrescu, in a statement given to Mediafax.

Petrișor Peiu accuses BNR and the Government of not fighting inflation

13:14, 12 Mai 2026
AUR senator Petrișor Peiu criticizes the National Bank of Romania and the government for what he calls ineffective inflation management.

Government employees ask Ilie Bolojan for salary increases following the Romgaz model

13:11, 12 Mai 2026
Romanian government employees are demanding broader salary increases after the Romgaz pay rise, arguing that performance-based pay and staff retention measures should apply across the entire public administration.

Grindeanu: I would rather have a stable government than a quick one

13:41, 11 Mai 2026
PSD President Sorin Grindeanu said that he wants the future government to be stable, which is why he is willing to wait until a solid government formula is formed.

New rules for hiring foreign workers: no fees for workers and stricter controls

14:45, 23 Apr. 2026
The government adopted an emergency ordinance on Thursday regarding foreigners’ access to the labor market, which “facilitates Romanian entrepreneurs’ access to the workforce from third countries, simplifies procedures, and reduces approval times,” said spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu.

Sorin Grindeanu presents scenarios for PSD’s exit from government

14:17, 30 Mart. 2026
PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu announced that the Social Democrats are analyzing 3 scenarios regarding the future of the ruling party - maintaining the current formula, reconfiguring the coalition or moving into opposition.

Government prepares an emergency ordinance through which the state can save strategic assets

15:20, 26 Mart. 2026
The government is preparing an emergency ordinance that will allow the state to intervene in exceptional situations to protect strategic economic structures in danger, announces the Minister of Economy, Irineu Darău.

Two infrastructure projects have received the „green light” from the Government

15:17, 26 Mart. 2026
The Minister of Transport, Ciprian Şerban, announced on Thursday that the Government has given the "green light" for the financing of three new infrastructure projects. These are two express roads, the first, with a length of 59 kilometers between Petea - Baia Mare, the second the Suceava - Siret.

Government caps fuel margin, UDMR announces

15:15, 26 Mart. 2026
The Executive has capped the commercial margin for gasoline and diesel and the conditions for prior authorization of exports. Barna Tánczos warns that additional interventions are necessary. UDMR will continue coalition negotiations for new measures to control prices at the pump.

Government meeting on fuel crisis postponed

16:54, 24 Mart. 2026
The extraordinary Government meeting scheduled for Tuesday, at 5:00 p.m., was postponed after the Economic and Social Council delayed the approval of the project. The Executive was to declare a crisis on the fuel market and adopt measures such as limiting commercial markups and controlling prices.

The government declares a state of crisis in the oil market and caps the markup on fuel

14:05, 23 Mart. 2026
The Romanian government is set to adopt an emergency ordinance on Tuesday, declaring a state of crisis in the oil market. This initiative aims to implement several measures to protect the public, including setting a cap on fuel price markups and closely monitoring the market.

The government wants to accelerate the implementation of the PNRR

15:12, 06 Mart. 2026
Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan convened a working meeting at the Victoria Palace with the ministries involved in the implementation of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) to accelerate the pace of reforms and investments undertaken by Romania, according to a government press release.

Uber and Bolt drivers no longer want to be sanctioned if they refuse rides

12:55, 27 Feb. 2026
Drivers working on alternative transport platforms are asking authorities to investigate the “acceptance rate” system used by companies such as Uber and Bolt.

Stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying

14:50, 19 Feb. 2026
On Thursday, the government discussed an ordinance introducing a stability bonus for young people between 16 and 30 who are not working or studying. Long-term unemployed included in active measures.

Government analyzes declaring Liberty Steel Plant a strategic objective

15:32, 12 Feb. 2026
The Government analyzes declaring Liberty Steel Plant a strategic objective. What Ioana Dogioiu says about the concordat and procedures.

Bolojan on possible cracks in support for the government: It will be tested in Parliament

16:35, 23 Ian. 2026
Support for the government will be tested in Parliament, according to Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan, when asked about potential cracks in the governing coalition.

Tanczos Barna: The Government has started preparing the budget for 2026

14:19, 14 Ian. 2026
The Government has started preparing the state budget for 2026, after several ministries presented their 2025 activity balance sheet, and the data indicate lower debts, record investments and the first expenditure cuts, announced Deputy Prime Minister Tanczos Barna.