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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.

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

19:34, 10 Ian. 2019
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

17:11, 10 Ian. 2019
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

15:06, 10 Ian. 2019
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

19:01, 09 Ian. 2019
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

17:38, 09 Ian. 2019
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

16:58, 04 Ian. 2019
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

18:30, 03 Ian. 2019
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

17:45, 21 Dec. 2018
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

17:39, 20 Dec. 2018
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

15:47, 20 Dec. 2018
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

20:24, 19 Dec. 2018
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

18:38, 19 Dec. 2018
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

19:03, 17 Dec. 2018
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

18:01, 11 Dec. 2018
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.

EU Commissioner: Romanian PM Should Mention If Attacks Against Commission Represent Official Stance

19:34, 03 Dec. 2018
The EU commissioner for regional policy, Corina Cretu, requested her country’s PM Viorica Dancila on Monday to specify if her recent attacks against the European Commission represent the official stance of the Romanian state.

Opposition Party Leader: President Should Chair All Cabinet Meeting To Block Pardoning Decree

17:17, 03 Dec. 2018
The leader of opposition party USR, Dan Barna, requested President Klaus Iohannis on Monday to take part in every cabinet meeting scheduled for December, so as to block a possible emergency decree for amnesty and pardoning teased by the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD).

Regional Development Minister Resigns Among Office Deadlock

17:27, 26 Nov. 2018
Romanian Regional Development Minister Paul Stanescu announced his resignation from the office and that of deputy-prime minister on Monday, among an ongoing conflict between the ruling coalition and President Klaus Iohannis.

Prime Minister: I Am Not Afraid Of A No-Confidence Motion

16:02, 26 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila downplayed on Monday an announced no-confidence motion which will be filed in the next period by opposition parties, stating that she trusts her party and coalition colleagues to support the Government.

Government Approves Second Budget Revision Of 2018

18:01, 23 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Government approved on Friday a second budget revision for 2018, following an extra RON9.5 billion in state income and RON10.7 billion in spending and keeping within the deficit target of 2.9% of the country’s GDP, according to Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici.

Opposition Could File No-Confidence Motion Around December 10

17:18, 23 Nov. 2018
Opposition parties could file a no-confidence motion against the Viorica Dancila Government around December 10, liberal MP Ioan Cupsa told MEDIAFAX on Friday.

Prime Minister To Propose New Regional Development, Transportations Ministers

19:02, 21 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Wednesday that she will forward the proposals for Lia Olguta Vasilescu as regional development minister and Mircea Draghici as transportation minister, following President Iohannis’ refusal to appoint her previous nominees for the cabinet offices.

Ruling Party Holds Meeting To Discuss Key Cabinet Roles Impasse

17:22, 21 Nov. 2018
Romania’s Social Democrat Party (PSD) started on Wednesday a new meeting of its national executive committee, to discuss the actions it will take in response to President Klaus Iohannis refusing to appoint its proposals for new transportations and regional development ministers.

Seven New Ministers Sworn In Following Government Reshuffle

18:01, 20 Nov. 2018
Seven new ministers took the oath of office at Romania’s Cotroceni Palace on Tuesday, after a government reshuffle announced on Monday was partially admitted by President Klaus Iohannis.

Ruling Party Holds Meeting Following President’s Refusal To Appoint New Ministers

17:42, 20 Nov. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) summoned a meeting of its National Political Bureau on Tuesday afternoon, hours after President Klaus Iohannis refused to appoint new transportations and labor ministers.

Prime Minister Announces Eight Cabinet Changes In Government Reshuffle

19:03, 19 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila announced on Monday evening that she will propose the replacement of eight of her cabinet’s minister in a long-expected government reshuffle, including the transportations, economy and regional development ministers.

Romanian Prime Minister “Disappointed” With The CVM Report’s Conclusions

14:55, 15 Nov. 2018
Romanian Prime Minister Viorica Dancila stated at the beginning of Thursday’s cabinet meeting that she is “disappointed” with the conclusions laid out by the European Commission’s critical 2018 Cooperation and Verification Mechanism (CVM) report on Romania.

President Appoints George Ciamba As European Funds Minister

20:19, 13 Nov. 2018
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis signed on Tuesday evening a decree appointing diplomat George Ciamba as minister-delegate for European Affairs, following the resignation of former minister Victor Negrescu.

Ruling Party To Propose Ecaterina Andronescu As Education Minister

14:07, 13 Nov. 2018
Romania’s ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) will propose senator Ecaterina Andronescu for the vacant Education Ministry portfolio, Bucharest Mayor Gabriela Firea announced after a party top brass meeting.

Former Ambassador Considered For European Affairs Ministry – Sources

18:52, 12 Nov. 2018
A secretary of state from Romania’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, George Ciamba, is heavily considered by Prime Minister Viorica Dancila for the vacant office of minister-delegate for European affairs, government sources told MEDIAFAX.

Social Democrat Party Leader: Government Reshuffle To Be Decided Next Week

20:14, 05 Nov. 2018
The leader of Romania’s Social Democrat Party, Liviu Dragnea, announced on Monday that a party national executive committee on the expected Government reshuffle will take place next week, with the exact date to be decided after the PM Viorica Dancila’s return from a foreign trip.

Romania’s New Ministers Take Oath Of Office

20:33, 17 Oct. 2017
Romania’s new deputy premier and development minister Paul Stanescu, transport minister Felix Stroe and European Union funds minister Marius Nica have taken the oath of office Tuesday evening at Cotroceni Palace, President Klaus Iohannis' residence.

PM Tudose: We Will Take Final Decisions On Reshuffle Thursday, At The National Executive Committee

19:47, 10 Oct. 2017
Romanian Prime Minister Mihai Tudose said Tuesday after his discussions with social democrat leader Liviu Dragnea that the social democrats will take final decision regarding government reshuffle at the party’s National Executive Committee on Thursday.

Romanian Government Gives Emergency Decree For Setting Up Nationwide Mobile Alert System

20:28, 05 Oct. 2017
The Romanian government has given Thursday an emergency decree for setting up the Ro-Alert system, a nationwide mobile alert system to notify the population on extreme weather phenomena and other immediate dangers.

Romania To Borrow EUR60M From IBRD To Improve Legal Services

19:17, 05 Apr. 2017
Romania will contract a loan of EUR60 million from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) to finance a project aimed at enhancing legal services, according to a bill ratifying the agreement, which was adopted by the government on Wednesday.

Romanian Govt Changes Referendum Law To Impeach President With Majority Of Votes Cast

19:55, 05 Iul. 2012
Romania's Government has issued an emergency ordinance amending the referendum law to provide that the President may be impeached with the votes of the majority of participants in the ballot, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Outgoing Govt Plans To Allot RON33M For Church Construction, Repairs

17:43, 02 Mai 2012
Romania's outgoing Cabinet wants to allot more than 33.6 million lei (EUR7.6 million) from the budget reserve fund to build and repair churches, arguing that they were damaged by last winter's snowfall.