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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Fund allocations. Nazare: Over 2 billion lei for Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Finance Minister Alexandru Nazare announced on Thursday the approval of a transfer of over 2 billion lei to pay urgent debts in Health and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The government rejected all amendments to the draft law on occupational pensions

The government has rejected all 42 proposed amendments to the draft law on occupational pensions, as announced by government spokesperson Ioana Dogioiu.

Government: World Bank willing to support financing the budget deficit, provided reforms continue

World Bank representatives expressed their willingness to continue supporting Romania in financing the budget deficit, provided reforms continue, during a meeting held on Friday with Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.

The government allocates 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections

The government has allocated 67.6 million lei for the organization of partial local elections on December 7, 2025, with most of the funds going to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Permanent Electoral Authority.

Oana Gheorghiu: My previous opinions do not bind the Romanian state

Oana Gheorghiu has stated that all opinions expressed on her personal Facebook account prior to her appointment as Deputy Prime Minister do not commit the Romanian state or government in any way.

Government not discussing raising retirement age, Executive clarifies

The Government clarifies that it is not considering and is not discussing at this time the possibility of raising the standard retirement age.

Government grants aid to families affected by floods in Neamț and Suceava

The Government will grant aid to families in Neamț and Suceava whose homes were damaged by the floods at the end of July. Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan announced that, after the publication of the decision, the Ministry of Labor will begin distributing the amounts for the reconstruction of homes.

Negrescu on leaving the Government: No one is threatening anything; dialogue is needed

At the moment, there is a need for dialogue, and it is very good that the meeting was called, says MEP Victor Negrescu. He states that no decision regarding the PSD's exit from the government will be made at Monday’s meeting.

Government meeting to approve the final form of the project for which it assumes responsibility

The Government meets on Monday in session to approve the final form of the draft law for which the Government assumes responsibility in Parliament.

The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government

The USR has decided to postpone its vote on joining the government due to the ongoing conflict between Nicușor Dan and Ilie Bolojan. In a statement, the party announced, “We have decided to reschedule the meeting for a date when the parties willing to assume office reach a final agreement.”

Unions: Government to be formed by June 30, tough tax measures in the pipeline

Discussions at Cotroceni Palace have concluded, with union leaders warning that severe fiscal measures will soon be announced for Romanians, potentially including tax increases.

Marcel Boloș on tax reform: The decision belongs to the future government

The Minister of Investments and European Funds, Marcel Boloș, stressed during a press conference that the tax reform is a commitment assumed by Romania in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan, but the concrete measures are to be established by the future government.

Nicușor Dan announces that the new government could be established in the next three or four weeks

Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced that the new government could be established in the next three or four weeks. A period of discussions will follow, in which the leaders of the PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR will participate. The first proposal for the position of prime minister could be Ilie Bolojan.