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Ruling Coalition Party ALDE to Support Opposition No-Confidence Motion

18:11, 26 Aug. 2019
Current Romanian ruling coalition party ALDE will support a no-confidence motion announced by the opposition liberal party against the government, after the party’s leadership will decide to go into opposition on Monday, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Ruling Coalition Co-Chairman Criticizes “Inert” Romanian Government

19:08, 13 Aug. 2019
The chairman of Romanian ruling coalition party Calin Popescu Tariceanu criticized his coalition partners, the Social Democrat Party (PSD), for deciding against restructuring the country’s government, in an exclusive interview for MEDIAFAX.

Romanian PM Dismisses Danube Delta Governor

19:31, 14 Iun. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila dismissed the country’s Danube Delta governor, Malin-Matei Musetescu, on Friday, amid a wave of replacing several secretaries of state from the Energy, Environment and European Funds ministries.

ALDE Will Not Support No-Confidence Motion, Has Not Set a Strategy

21:12, 12 Iun. 2019
The MPs controlled by ruling coalition party ALDE will not support an opposition no-confidence motion against the Romanian Government next week, according to ALDE Senator Daniel Zamfir.

Liberal Party Lower Chamber Leader: Not Enough Votes for No-Confidence Motion Currently

16:30, 12 Iun. 2019
The leader of the Liberal Party’s group in Romania’s Lower Chamber, Raluca Turcan, acknowledged on Wednesday that the opposition does not have enough votes to pass a no-confidence motion filed against the government, and appealed for ruling coalition MPs to support it in next week’s vote.

Prime Minister to Make Proposals for Vacant Cabinet Offices This Week

18:48, 28 Mai 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Tuesday that the country’s ruling PSD-ALDE coalition will send proposals for three vacant cabinet offices and one deputy-prime minister office, specifying that she will discuss the subject with President Klaus Iohannis.

Romanian PM: I Do Not Fear an Eventual Dismissal

19:42, 22 Mai 2019
Romania Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated on Wednesday that she does not fear losing her office, amid rumors that she might be replaced by the Social Democrat Party (PSD) following Sunday's European Parliament elections.

Prime Minister: I Am Waiting for the President to Reason His Cabinet Appointment Refusals

20:04, 03 Mai 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Friday that she is expecting the official reasoning of President Klaus Iohannis for his refusal to appoint new justice, EU funds and Romanians abroad ministers before she will consider her next move in the matter.

Court Clerks Accuse Government of Refusing Talks, Threaten with Strike

17:54, 22 Mart. 2019
Representatives of court clerks union which held a protest in front of the Romanian Government on Friday announced that a delegation they sent for talks was “kept waiting on the halls” of the executive’s headquarters, and threatened with a general strike if their demands are not considered.

Romanian PM Denies Receiving Draft Judicial Decrees Announced by Justice Minister

14:48, 11 Mart. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila said on Monday that she did not see the text of either of two emergency decrees amending judicial bills announced by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader, despite the fact that the minister stating that he forwarded the drafts.

Romanian Government Postpones Cabinet Meeting

13:46, 11 Mart. 2019
Romania’s Government decided on Monday to postpone its cabinet meeting set for the day, during which it was supposed to adopt an emergency decree setting budget caps for the 2019 state budget, and rescheduled it for Tuesday, 14.00 local time, government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Government Adopts Decree Partially Repealing Controversial Judicial Act

15:27, 05 Mart. 2019
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced at the beginning of Tuesday’s cabinet meeting that the Government will pass a partial repeal of its February 19 judicial decree, as previously announced by Justice Minister Tudorel Toader.

Ruling Party Leader: Government Could Adopt Sovereign Fund Decree This Week

18:28, 04 Mart. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD), Liviu Dagnea, said on Monday that the Government could adopt a decree establishing a Sovereign Investments Fund during this week’s cabinet meeting or the following one.

Senate Tacitly Adopts “Greed Tax” Decree

17:33, 04 Mart. 2019
The Romanian Senate tacitly adopted on Monday the late 2018 Government decree which instated several new fiscal and economic measures, including a controversial tax on banking assets linked to the ROBOR index dubbed the “greed tax”.

Anticorruption Chief Requests Government To Repeal Judicial Decree

18:48, 28 Feb. 2019
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

19:11, 25 Feb. 2019
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

16:00, 25 Feb. 2019
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

12:43, 22 Feb. 2019
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

19:10, 19 Feb. 2019
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

18:25, 19 Feb. 2019
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

20:09, 18 Feb. 2019
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

12:31, 18 Feb. 2019
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

19:01, 15 Feb. 2019
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

20:36, 12 Feb. 2019
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

20:12, 08 Feb. 2019
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

19:13, 08 Feb. 2019
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

15:13, 08 Feb. 2019
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

14:04, 08 Feb. 2019
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

18:34, 07 Feb. 2019
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

13:59, 07 Feb. 2019
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

19:01, 06 Feb. 2019
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

15:49, 06 Feb. 2019
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

14:01, 05 Feb. 2019
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

15:47, 04 Feb. 2019
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

18:51, 31 Ian. 2019
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

16:09, 30 Ian. 2019
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

14:00, 30 Ian. 2019
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

14:43, 17 Ian. 2019
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

14:58, 16 Ian. 2019
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

17:15, 15 Ian. 2019
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.