Romania

  • Jul 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Romania’s anti-reformists will frustrate change

Elite infighting strengthens anti-reformists entrenched in much of the bureaucracy and the justice system

Romania
  • Jul 9, 2021
  • 2 min read

Sacking may indicate rifts within Romanian government

Vying between the premier and his predecessor to lead the National Liberals may explain the finance minister’s dismissal

Romania
  • Jul 5, 2021
  • 7 min read

Romania heads for clash with EU over legal sovereignty

The Constitutional Court has blocked the dismissal of the ombudsman but asserted ‘national sovereignty’ over the EU

Romania
  • Jun 28, 2021
  • 7 min read

Romanian recovery plan renews state capacity doubts

Commission comments on national COVID-19 recovery plan suggest incapacity while opposition raises fears of cronyism

Romania
  • Jun 23, 2021
  • 7 min read

Votes in eastern EU cities will reflect rural divide

Progressive mayors in CEE reflect an urban-rural social and political cleavage throughout Europe that will continue

EU
  • May 20, 2021
  • 2 min read

Post-COVID EU recovery may be fastest in Romania

Strong performance in first quarter is revising upwards forecasts for Romania’s annual growth

Romania
  • Apr 23, 2021
  • 2 min read

Romanian coalition continues with new health minister

Parties have patched up the governing coalition and chosen another medical professional to tackle health deficiencies

Romania
  • Apr 16, 2021
  • 2 min read

Romanian coalition will limp on despite sacking row

Sacking of health minister highlights tensions within three-party governing coalition

Romania