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.

Banca Transilvania Group has entered the exchange-traded fund market by launching the BT Index Romania ETF BET-TR, managed by BT Asset Management.
Digi Communications continues to explore strategic options for its Spanish operations, including a potential initial public offering (IPO) of its subsidiary Digi Spain Telecom.
Romania's annual inflation rate will increase and remain at higher levels than previously forecast during March-June 2026, according to the minutes from the National Bank of Romania's monetary policy meeting held in early April.
Millennials aged between 30 and 45 contracted almost two-thirds of mortgage loans processed by Ipotecare.ro in 2025, according to an analysis based on over 1,000 intermediated financings and over 27,000 simulations.
Rețele Electrice Romania, part of the PPC group, has launched a tender worth up to RON 59 million (€12 million) for secondary stations in precast concrete enclosures. The equipment will be used in investment projects between 2026 and 2030.