Economy | 6 May, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Cătălin Predoiu named Romania's Interim PM
Cătălin Predoiu has been named Interim PM following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu. The appointment was approved by Interim President Ilie Bolojan.
Cătălin Predoiu has been named Interim PM following the resignation of Marcel Ciolacu. The appointment was approved by Interim President Ilie Bolojan.
Romania's Social Democrat PM Marcel Ciolacu resigned on Monday evening, citing dwindling support for the ruling government coalition following Sunday's first round of presidential elections.
As US President Donald Trump has announced a 20% tariff on products imported from the EU, Romanian PM Marcel Ciolacu said the government will launch support schemes.
The US government is currently reviewing Romania's recent inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) to ensure it meets the program's strict security requirements.
Romania's Government has signed in mid-July a memorandum of understanding with US tech giant Google as the country is looking to boost its cloud infrastructure for public services.
Energy group PPC achieved its 2025 targets with adjusted EBITDA reaching €2 billion and adjusted net profit of €450 million, up 25% year-on-year.
Following recent checks, Romania's Energy Ministry manages emergency oil stocks exceeding 2 million tonnes oil equivalent, according to an official statement.
Foundever, a customer experience service provider, has opened a new office in Bucharest, marking expansion in Romania and CEE.
Romania reported the highest forest growth surplus in the European Union for 2023, with a net annual increment of 39.9 million cubic metres.
The joint plenary session of Parliament officially adopted the 2026 state budget and social security budget projects on Friday.