Romania and the EU

Latest business news about Romania and the European Union.

Romanian NGOs alert EU to 'violations' of protected areas — 10 March 2010, 00:10 CET

Three Romanian environmental organisations filed complaints to the European Commission targetting several "violations" of protected areas in Romania.

Romania ready to join Euro passport free zone — 04 March 2010, 14:02 CET

Romania's Interior Minister Vasile Blaga said Thursday the country is ready to join Europe's passport-free Schengen zone, which it hopes to enter in 12 months.

Bulgaria, Romania seek extension of EU infrastructure aid — 26 February 2010, 22:38 CET

Bulgaria and Romania asked the EU on Friday for a one-year extension to 200 million euros of aid for key infrastructure projects, including the construction of a new bridge over the Danube.

Strawberries offer lifeline for Romania's rust belt — 09 February 2010, 04:12 CET

Hundreds of women crowd outside a local employment office in this run-down Romanian factory town on the banks of the Danube, hoping to be selected to work as strawberry pickers in Spain.

EU gives Romania an extra year to rein in deficit — 08 February 2010, 19:50 CET

The Commission has given Romania an extra year, till 2012, to bring its swollen public deficit back to the EU's limit of three per cent of GDP, due to the gravity of the economic crisis.

Romanian leader vows to push Moldova's EU bid — 28 January 2010, 17:07 CET

Romanian President Traian Basescu pledged Thursday to help impoverished Moldova join the EU amid a thaw in ties between the east European neighbours since a pro-Western government came to power in Chisinau last year.

IMF, EU to unlock rescue package to Romania — 27 January 2010, 18:53 CET

The International Monetary Fund and the European Union on Wednesday announced they would unlock their rescue package to Romania and forecast a return to growth in the first quarter of 2010 for the recession-hit country.

IMF, EU to resume crisis aid to Romania — 27 January 2010, 09:42 CET

The International Monetary Fund and European Union announced on Wednesday they will resume crisis aid to Romania, two weeks after the crisis-hit country passed an austerity budget.

New EU farming chief rejects 'French influence' — 23 January 2010, 18:37 CET

Europe's incoming farming commissioner, Romanian national Dacian Ciolos, dismissed in an interview broadcast on Saturday reported concerns that his politics is influenced by France.

Romanian magistrate choice criticized over secret police links — 12 January 2010, 18:45 CET

The union of Romanian judges on Tuesday criticized the election at the head of the Supreme Magistrates' Council of a judge accused of links with the former communist secret police.

IMF, EU mission in Romania discusses budget — 14 December 2009, 11:22 CET

A mission from the International Monetary Fund and the European Union is expected in Romania on Monday to discuss the draft 2010 budget, crucial to new loan disbursements, IMF representative Tonny Lybeck said.

Rights group condemns creeping anti-Roma extremism — 10 December 2009, 17:37 CET

A Romanian Roma rights group on Thursday condemned a growing "extremism" against the minority in European countries, according to a report.

Serbia, Romania to launch air link: airline — 03 December 2009, 12:17 CET

Romanian airline Tarom is to open a new route between Bucharest and Belgrade, the company said Thursday.

New Romanian president faces corruption battle — 03 December 2009, 11:12 CET

Romania is in a tough battle against corruption which is casting a shadow over the country's presidential contest on Sunday as the European Union is impatiently waiting for results.

IMF, EU delay Romania loan amid political crisis — 06 November 2009, 18:18 CET

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the European Union said Friday they would delay the next instalments of a loan to Romania until a new government was formed, dealing a new blow to the heavily recession-hit economy.

Representation of the European Commission in Romania — 04 November 2009, 19:18 CET

Contacts of the European Commission representation in Romania.

Romania: Economy Overview — 04 November 2009, 19:18 CET

Romania, which joined the European Union on 1 January 2007, began the transition from Communism in 1989 with a largely obsolete industrial base and a pattern of output unsuited to the country's needs. The country emerged in 2000 from a punishing three-year recession thanks to strong demand in EU export markets.

Romania Investment Climate 2009 — 04 November 2009, 19:18 CET

Romania actively seeks direct foreign investment. The Agency for Foreign Investment (ARIS), created in 2004, is designed to advertise the country as a good investment destination and to improve aspects of the business climate.

Setting up a business in Romania — 04 November 2009, 19:18 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Romania.

Crisis-hit Romania not losing investment shine: analysts — 18 October 2009, 04:43 CET

Romania may be mired deep in recession and political turmoil but that is still not taking the shine off the EU's newest member for international investors in the longer term, experts insist.

Romania proposes former agriculture minister as EU commissioner — 12 October 2009, 14:07 CET

The Romanian government on Monday proposed former agriculture minister Dacian Ciolos as EU commissioner, Prime Minister Emil Boc announced.

Romania and Bulgaria want to build hydroelectric plants together — 11 October 2009, 13:07 CET

Romania and Bulgaria want to build two new hydroelectric power plants together, Romanian deputy economy minister Tudor Serban told the Romanian news agency Newsin on Sunday.

Romania, Poland share 'common view' on EU treaty — 07 October 2009, 12:42 CET

Romania and Poland share a "common view" on the EU's Lisbon Treaty, the Romanian President said Wednesday in comments that hinted Warsaw was ready to sign the document, after he met his Polish counterpart.

Romania, Azerbaijan sign oil, gas accord — 28 September 2009, 20:07 CET

Romania and Azerbaijan signed an accord to cooperate on bringing oil and gas from the energy-rich Caucasus nation into Europe, their leaders said on Monday.

Romania minister goes to Netherlands despite row — 03 September 2009, 12:02 CET

Romanian Foreign Minister Cristian Diaconescu flew to the Netherlands Thursday, a day after cancelling the trip over comments about his government's fight against corruption, his office said.