Survey: Nearly half of Romanian managers anticipate 2026 economic slump
Nearly half of Romanian managers (41%) anticipate an economic downturn in the country in 2026, driven by a challenging economic and political context.
Nearly half of Romanian managers (41%) anticipate an economic downturn in the country in 2026, driven by a challenging economic and political context.
The soft skills training market in Romania is currently estimated at €30–40 million annually and continues to expand, according to EXEC-EDU, the provider of executive education in Romania.
These are the most important conclusions of a survey carried out by EXEC-EDU, which has launched a division dedicated to well-being programs 9 years ago.
EXEC-EDU launches the fourth edition of the EXEC-EDU scholarship program, dedicated to entrepreneurs.

The Romanian government has launched a comprehensive legislative package aimed at dismantling bureaucratic barriers for large-scale investments.
Romania's annual inflation rate saw a marginal decrease in February 2026, dropping to 9.31% from the 9.62% recorded in January.
Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Romania could raise labour productivity by up to 10 to 15% through wider adoption of digital technologies, particularly software and AI-enabled tools, according to a report by World Bank Group.
Romania continues to record the lowest uptake of e-government services in the European Union.
World Class Romania, part of Vectr Holdings, has appointed Matei Filipidescu as CEO. He is replacing Kent Orrgren, who concluded his term as CEO after nine years.