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Ilie Bolojan: The procedure for reducing positions in the Senate has been completed

14:10, 30 Mai 2025
The President of the Senate, Ilie Bolojan, announced on Friday the completion of the procedure for reducing positions within the institution: Out of 796 positions, 649 remain.

Marcel Ciolacu on Şerban Nicolae’s candidacy for the Senate leadership: A surprise is possible

13:53, 05 Mart. 2020
The acting PSD leader Marcel Ciolacu has said on Wednesday evening that a political decision should be made regarding the candidacy of Şerban Nicolae for the Senate leadership. A surprise is possible, said the social-democratic leader.

The Senate rejects the emergency decree on early elections

12:46, 19 Feb. 2020
The senators on Wednesday have rejected the Government's emergency ordinance for organizing early elections. The rejection project will reach the Chamber of Deputies, which will play a decisive role.

Teodor Melescanu: I have decided to retire from the position of Senate chairman

17:28, 03 Feb. 2020
Teodor Meleşcanu has announced on Monday that he decided to retire from the position of Senate chairman, even though has not been published yet the decision of the Constitutional Court admitting the unconstitutionality of his election as the head of the Senate.

Social-Democrats File No-Confidence Motion Against Finance Minister

17:51, 02 Dec. 2019
The Social Democrat Party’s (PSD) group in Romania’s Senate filed on Monday a no-confidence motion against liberal Finance Minister Florin Citu, accusing him and the government of not taking measures to stop the depreciation of the national currency versus the euro.

ALDE Decides to Exclude Senate Chairman, Cabinet Proposals

17:41, 13 Sept. 2019
Romanian opposition party ALDE decided in a meeting on Friday to exclude new Senate Chairman Teodor Melescanu, but also cabinet proposals Gratiela Gavrilescu, Alexandru Baisanu and Ion Cupa from the party, political sources told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Senate to Elect New Chairman on September 10

16:56, 04 Sept. 2019
Romanian senators will hold a vote to appoint the chamber’s new chairman next Tuesday, September 10, following the resignation of former chairman Calin Popescu Tariceanu in the wake of the ruling coalition break-up.

Senate Adopts Bill Establishing National History of the Holocaust Museum

16:51, 04 Sept. 2019
The Romanian Senate adopted on Wednesday a bill which establishes a National Museum for the History of the Romanian Jewry and Holocaust in Bucharest.

Romanian Senate Rejects Pensions Bill

14:12, 19 Iun. 2019
Romania’s Senate rejected on Wednesday a revised version of the pensions bill adopted by the Labor Ministry in October 2018, redrafted after it was declared unconstitutional.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Bills Replacing Consumer Loan Reference Index

10:46, 07 Mai 2019
The Romanian Senate has adopted tacitly, without debate, a bill approving the government emergency decree that replaces the reference index on consumer loans with variable interest.

Senate to Reschedule Justice Minister No Confidence Vote for Wednesday – Sources

18:38, 16 Apr. 2019
Romania’s Senate could reschedule a thrice-delayed no confidence motion against Justice Minister Tudorel Toader for Wednesday, according to political sources.

Senate Postpones No-Confidence Motions against Justice, Finance Ministers

14:28, 15 Apr. 2019
The Romanian Senate’s leadership decided on Monday to postpone planned debates and votes on no-confidence motions against Justice Minister Tudorel Toader and Finance Minister Eugen Teodorovici, due to a lack of quorum.

Senate Chairman: Justice Minister Will Probably Pass Decree Amending Criminal Codes

18:22, 04 Apr. 2019
The chairman of Romania’s Senate, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, said on Thursday that Justice Minister Tudorel Toader will “probably adopt” an emergency decree amending the country’s criminal codes, adding that the minister is the “key factor” in the process.

Romanian Senate Approves Bill Aiming to Repatriate Central Bank Gold Holdings

19:48, 01 Apr. 2019
Romania’s Senate adopted on Monday a bill initiated by the ruling Social Democrat Party (PSD) which would see Romania’s central bank repatriate most of its gold reserves deposited outside the country.

Senate Rejects Bills Regulating Same-Sex Civil Partnership

18:45, 18 Mart. 2019
Romania’s Senate rejected on Monday two bills which regulate civil partnership, including for same-sex couples.

Senate Judicial Committee Rejects Civil Partnership Bills

19:08, 12 Mart. 2019
Two draft bills meant to regulate civil partnership in Romania were rejected on Tuesday by the Senate’s judicial committee, with ruling coalition senators voting against the initiative as unjustified.

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”.

Senate Tacitly Adopts Law Abolishing Special Pensions For Dignitaries

18:05, 06 Feb. 2019
Romania’s Senate tacitly passed on Wednesday a bill which eliminates special pensions for all MPs, the ombudsman, diplomats and court auxiliary specialized personnel, among others.

Senate Chairman: Coalition Did Not Discuss Criminal Codes Decree

17:33, 11 Dec. 2018
The chairman of Romania’s Senate, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, stated on Tuesday that the ruling coalition has not discussed an announced emergency decree on the country’s criminal codes, and declined to give an opinion on the subject until he receives more information.

Romanian Senate Passes Criminal Procedure Code Bill

19:30, 10 Dec. 2018
Romania’s Senate passed on Monday a revised version of the bill amending the country’s criminal procedure code, with several changes made in accordance with a Constitutional Court ruling on the initiative.

Senate Committee Offers Positive Review For Sovereign Funds Decree

18:59, 04 Dec. 2018
The economic, industries and services committee of the Romanian Senate offered a positive review for the recent government decree establishing the framework for sovereign funds on Tuesday.

Senate Chairman: Corruption Probe Is Meant To Intimidate Me

17:17, 27 Nov. 2018
Romanian Senate Chairman Calin Popesu Tariceanu stated on Tuesday that the corruption investigation launched against him is an act of intimidation in response to the ruling coalition’s judicial amendments.

New Pensions Bill Approved By Senate

19:19, 26 Nov. 2018
The Romanian Senate approved on Monday a pensions bill adopted by the Government in October, following two previous failed votes due to a lack of quorum.

Ruling Party Senator Renounces Affiliation, Declares Himself Independent

16:03, 14 Nov. 2018
Social Democrat Party (PSD) Senator Emanuel Botnariu announced on Wednesday that he has renounced his affiliation with the ruling party’s Senate group and declared himself independent.

Senate Chairman Accused Of Receiving $800,000 Bribe While Serving As Prime Minister

14:16, 08 Nov. 2018
Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA) requested the Senate on Wednesday to lift parliamentary immunity for chairman Calin Popescu Tariceanu, who it intends to indict under the accusation of receiving an $800,000 for a state contract signed during his time as prime minister.

Senate Chairman To Visit South Korea For 10-Year Strategic Partnership Anniversary

13:10, 30 Oct. 2018
The chairman of Romania’s Senate, Calin Popescu Tariceanu, will lead an official delegation in a state visit to Seoul during November 12-17, marking the 10-year anniversary of the Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries.

Senate Judicial Committee Rejects Civil Partnership Proposal

17:36, 23 Oct. 2018
The Judicial Committee of Romania’s Senate rejected on Tuesday a bill which would regulate civil partnership in the country, initiated by unaffiliated MP Oana Bizgan.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Bill Making November 30 Legal Holiday

15:06, 29 Nov. 2011
Romania's Senate on Tuesday tacitly adopted a bill making November 30, the feast of Saint Andrew, a legal non-working holiday.

Romanian Democrat Liberal Vasile Blaga Elected Senate Chairman

18:30, 28 Nov. 2011
Romanian former Interior Minister Vasile Blaga on Monday has been elected Senate chairman.

Romanian Democrat Liberals Select Vasile Blaga As Candidate For Senate Chairman

13:02, 28 Nov. 2011
The Standing Bureau of the Romanian ruling Democratic Liberal Party (PDL), part of the ruling coalition, decided Monday former Interior Minister Vasile Blaga will be the party’s candidate for the position of Senate chairman, people close to the matter told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Senate Approves Bill On Medical Practices In Schools

20:16, 21 Nov. 2011
Romania's Senate on Monday adopted a bill concerning medical and dentist practices in public and private schools.

Romanian Social Democratic Party Moves To Replace Senate President

17:28, 07 Nov. 2011
Romania's Social Democratic Party (PSD, in opposition) on Monday requested that Senate President Mircea Geoana be replaced with Titus Corlatean.

Romanian Senate Adopts New Bill On Car Pollution Tax

21:12, 31 Oct. 2011
Romania's Senate on Monday adopted a bill on the car pollution tax, which amends the first registration tax criticized by the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Opposition’s Draft Labor Code

15:45, 05 Oct. 2011
The Romanian Senate tacitly adopted on September 28 the draft Labor Code put forward by the opposition Social Liberal Union, the institution said Wednesday.

Romanian Senate Committee Approves Act Cutting State Heating Aid With Tied Vote

15:59, 27 Sept. 2011
The Romanian Senate's committee for administration on Tuesday adopted a favorable report on the government ordinance eliminating state subsidies for household heating, although the vote was tied.

Romanian Senate Reduces Punishment For Election Campaign Bribery

17:52, 22 Iun. 2011
Romania's Senate on Wednesday adopted a law reducing the maximum sentence for bribery in an election campaign to three years from five.

Romanian Senate Adopts Law Banning Psychoactive Drugs

19:25, 14 Iun. 2011
Romania's Senate on Tuesday adopted the law banning psychoactive substances and laying down tough requirements for sale authorization, while allowing authorities to seize merchandise and temporarily suspend unauthorized shops.

Romanian Opposition Submits Simple Motion Targeting Foreign Affairs Ministry

13:25, 18 Mai 2011
Romanian opposition lawmakers on Wednesday submitted in the Senate a simple motion targeting the Foreign Affairs Ministry, social democrat senator Titus Corlatean told MEDIAFAX.

Romanian Senate Adopts Food Content Dot Bill

18:27, 16 Mai 2011
The Romanian Senate on Monday adopted with 54 to 42 votes and three abstentions a bill whereby food products will have a colored dot on their packaging to signal their healthy or harmful content.

Romanian Senate Tacitly Adopts Postal Voting Bill

19:03, 09 Mai 2011
The Romanian Senate on Monday adopted tacitly a bill introducing postal voting for Romanians abroad, which was put forward by several ruling democrat liberal lawmakers.