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Romania: New Government Formed
Romanian President Traian Basescu approved the new minister of the new coalition government just in time.
March 6, 2014
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Romania: Ponta Clinging to Leadership
Reforms in Romania will be carried out even if Ponta’s new government’s majority will be reduced in parliament.
February 27, 2014
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Controversy Over Special Taxes in Romania
The Romanian government plans to impose new taxes in 2014. Foreign investors may leave the country.
November 12, 2013
Romania: Taxes Expected to Be Raised
The local press reports that numerous anonymous sources from the larger ruling party say that the executive is considering a hike in profit and income tax.
October 28, 2013
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Romania Is Recovering According to PM
Romanian Prime Minister Victor Ponta presented the key issues on the new agreement with the EU Commission, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to the parliament on Tuesday.
September 19, 2013
Romania Initiates Structural Reforms
In order to receive a precautionary loan from the IMF, Romania´s government will implement a series of reform steps. Above all, Romania starts privatizations again. Romania´s economic outlook continues to brighten.
August 3, 2013
Romania: Drop of VAT on Bread and Baked Goods
Around 70 percent of Romanian bread and baked goods are sold on the black market. A drop in VAT is supposed to change that.
July 31, 2013
Bulgaria: Protests Against Shale Gas Exploration
Protests will make it problematic for the new Bulgarian government to lift the moratorium on shale gas exploration.
June 10, 2013
US Software Producer Oracle to Invest in Romania
US software producer Oracle will invest approximately € 100m in Romania
May 14, 2013
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Romania Seeks Energy Independence
The Black Sea has huge deposits in gas which Romania wants to use to achieve energy autonomy.
May 8, 2013
Romania: Ponta Endorses Regionalization
Regionalization, which is encompassed in the constitutional reforms, is supposed to help improve the administrative situation in Romania.
April 3, 2013
Hungary: Demonstrations in Budapest
Protests against the planned constitutional amendmends took place on Saturday, March 9. US and EU express their concern about the political developments.
March 9, 2013
Romania: Ponta Promises Return to Growth
Prime Minister Victor Ponta underlines the necessity of austerity measures. This year, Romania´s public debt level will increase further, though.
January 12, 2013
Ponta to Remain as Prime Minister
Despite heavy dispute with Ponta, Romania´s President Traian Basescu announced to swear him as Prime Minister. Basescu has no other choice.
December 17, 2012
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Romania: Basescu Under Pressure
After the decisive victory of Prime Minister Ponta, Romania´s President Traian Basescu has no other alternative than to appoint Ponta again.
December 10, 2012
Romania Hopes for New IMF Loan
The economic situation remains gloomy. Foreign direct investments are weakening. The economic outlook is rather decent.
November 13, 2012
Romania: Joining Eurozone is „Not for Sure”
Romania´s Prime Minister Victor Ponta expressed his concerns about introducing the euro in Romania.
November 5, 2012
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