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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.

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.