Romania sees surge in large company insolvencies
Romania's Q1 of 2026 marks a shift in economic pressure from small businesses to larger companies with significant economic impact.
Romania's Q1 of 2026 marks a shift in economic pressure from small businesses to larger companies with significant economic impact.
The Galați Court has approved the modified asset recovery plan for Liberty Galați, paving the way for the auction of one of Romania's most important industrial assets to resume.
CITR, the judicial administrator of Șantierul Naval din Mangalia, announced that the creditors' assembly has rejected the proposed reorganisation plan for the company.
The net profit of Romania's major companies has seen a slight decline of 1.6% in 2024, while their debts have surged by €11 billion, reaching a total of €239 billion.
Liberty Galați's restructuring plan was officially approved by creditors and the Galați Tribunal at the start of August.
A new study reveals that Romanian entrepreneurs are navigating a delicate balance between optimism and concern as they face an increasingly unstable global economy.
The 2025 landscape is marked by geopolitical tensions and the upcoming Romanian presidential elections, contributing to a cautious business environment.
43% of all impact companies are restructurable or in imminent insolvency, and they generate 33% of the total turnover of impact companies.

Energy company Electrica informs investors and the capital market that it has obtained the technical grid connection permits (ATR) for 17 new battery energy storage projects (BESS), with a total capacity of approximately 700 MWh.
The European Retail Banking Radar, Kearney's latest study now in its 18th edition, shows that Europe is entering a period of normalisation following the conditions of 2023–2025. For Romania, the challenge extends beyond the normalisation of interest rates.
Digi Spain has announced its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the Spanish stock exchanges, aiming to raise approximately €150 million.
Romania's national electricity transmission network operator, Transelectrica, has halted scheduled maintenance shutdowns to ensure the grid operates at maximum capacity during an ongoing extreme heatwave. The preventive measures aim to mitigate operational risks associated with severe weather conditions.
The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, Romanian measures for the national investment and development bank Banca de Investiții și Dezvoltare (BID).