Romania: Joining Eurozone is „Not for Sure”

Politics ♦ Published: November 5, 2012; 19:33 ♦ (Vindobona)

Romania´s Prime Minister Victor Ponta expressed his concerns about introducing the euro in Romania.

Romania: Joining Eurozone is „Not for Sure” / Picture: © Flickr / Partidul Social Democrat

Initially, Romania intended to become a member of the Eurozone in 2015. Although Ponta is not convinced of the common currency, the austerity policy will not be eased. The Romanian government underlined that being in line with the Maastricht Criteria is still a goal in the medium term. Above all, the inflation rate should be kept under control and the public debt quota should be…