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Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)

Salary Law still not ready. PSD, PNL, USR and UDMR leaders summoned to Cotroceni for new round of talks on Thursday (sources)

President Nicușor Dan is once again calling on party leaders to the Cotroceni Palace for discussions regarding the new Law on Public Sector Salaries. A new round of negotiations is…

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Liberal leader accuses PSD of "politically executing" Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections

Liberal leader accuses PSD of "politically executing" Fritz, says PNL and USR will run together in next elections

Vice President of the National Liberal Party (PNL) Alexandru Muraru launches harsh accusations against the Social Democratic Party (PSD) after the Constitutional Court declared constitutional the amendment to the Integrity…

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"You didn't ask me, but I'll tell you anyway." Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice

"You didn't ask me, but I'll tell you anyway." Isărescu offers coalition parties some advice

The Governor of the National Bank of Romania, Mugur Isărescu, is urging the coalition parties to return to the negotiating table and resolve their conflicts there. He warns that disputes…

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Last chance for Romania's Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake

Last chance for Romania's Salary Law. Nicușor Dan summons party leaders to Cotroceni on Tuesday, with €770 million at stake

President Nicușor Dan convened on Tuesday, at the Cotroceni Palace, the leaders of the parties from the former governing coalition, for a new attempt to reach an agreement on the…

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First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office

First resignation from Moldova’s new government comes just three days after taking office

The government in Chișinău has only 3 days since inauguration, and on Friday, the first resignation has already appeared. The Minister of Agriculture, Radu Musteață, has resigned, even though yesterday…

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Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany's elections

Merz sends strong message to Trump administration: Stay out of Germany's elections

Germany has warned the Donald Trump administration not to interfere in its internal elections, after the US State Department launched a funding program aimed at European organizations and initiatives ideologically…

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Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution

Bolojan has broken the record: He has the longest-serving interim government since the Revolution

Ilie Bolojan set a new record on Thursday for the longest tenure as interim prime minister in the post-revolutionary period. Today marks 72 days since Ilie Bolojan has been serving…

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Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows "the system is working": "Certain buttons are pushed at key moments"

Ciucu says suspension of PNL congress resolutions shows "the system is working": "Certain buttons are pushed at key moments"

The General Mayor of the Capital, Ciprian Ciucu, argues that the court suspension of the resolutions adopted at the extraordinary congress of the PNL is proof that „the system works.”…

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When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? "The answer is not with me, it's with the parties"

When does Nicușor Dan expect Romania to have a new government? "The answer is not with me, it's with the parties"

Romania needs to quickly get out of the political crisis, but the formation of a new government depends on parties, not the president, stated Nicușor Dan on Wednesday, after attending…

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Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu's PNRR ultimatum: "It's a form of negotiation"

Nicușor Dan defends Grindeanu's PNRR ultimatum: "It's a form of negotiation"

President Nicușor Dan believes that the warning issued by PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu regarding the vote on the laws in the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) does not represent…

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Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?

Zelensky backs a technocratic prime minister. What ties does Serhii Koretsky have to Romania?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wants to entrust the government leadership to an energy sector manager without political experience. According to sources close to the power circle in Kiev, the favorite…

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PSD urges parties to set aside their egos and swiftly form a majority: The economy is in recession

PSD urges parties to set aside their egos and swiftly form a majority: The economy is in recession

Two months after withdrawing political support for the government led by Ilie Bolojan, contributing to its downfall and triggering the current political crisis, PSD is now urging all parliamentary parties…

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PSD leader: We don't have a problem with PNL, but with Ilie Bolojan. "We don't mind the marriage, but we would have preferred another bride"

PSD leader: We don't have a problem with PNL, but with Ilie Bolojan. "We don't mind the marriage, but we would have preferred another bride"

The Vice President of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the mayor of Galați, Ionuț Pucheanu, states that the social democrats are still willing to govern alongside the National Liberal…

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George Simion says what he would do if Nicușor Dan appointed him prime minister

George Simion says what he would do if Nicușor Dan appointed him prime minister

AUR leader George Simion stated that he would accept the mandate to form the government if President Nicușor Dan entrusted it to him. In the same context, he responded to…

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Kelemen Hunor: Simion watches the game, eats popcorn, drinks a beer, and rises in the polls. Without AUR, no minority government can be invested

Kelemen Hunor: Simion watches the game, eats popcorn, drinks a beer, and rises in the polls. Without AUR, no minority government can be invested

George Simion speculates on any mistake made by the parties from the former coalition, and AUR is growing in polls without doing anything, according to UDMR leader, Kelemen Hunor. „It’s…

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Rareș Bogdan loses leadership of the Romanian delegation in the EPP: "We were a thorn in their side. They need lackeys." Daniel Buda takes over

Rareș Bogdan loses leadership of the Romanian delegation in the EPP: "We were a thorn in their side. They need lackeys." Daniel Buda takes over

PNL MEP Daniel Buda is the new head of the Romanian Delegation within the European People’s Party (EPP) Group, after the liberals decided to replace Rareș Bogdan in this position.…

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PSD announces it will not vote for Siegfried Mureșan as Prime Minister: Under no circumstances! The 5 reasons invoked

PSD announces it will not vote for Siegfried Mureșan as Prime Minister: Under no circumstances! The 5 reasons invoked

PSD announces, once again, that they will not vote in any way for Siegfried Mureșan, the one proposed for the position of prime minister by PNL-USR-UDMR. The Social Democrats cite…

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Who is Siegfried Mureșan, the PNL-USR-UDMR nominee for prime minister? From Traian Băsescu's team to the EPP leadership

Who is Siegfried Mureșan, the PNL-USR-UDMR nominee for prime minister? From Traian Băsescu's team to the EPP leadership

Siegfried Mureșan, the joint proposal of PNL, USR, and UDMR for the position of prime minister, is one of the most influential Romanian MEPs and currently holds the position of…

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Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)

Fritz: USR will not support any governing coalition that includes PSD (Video)

USR President Dominic Fritz stated on Tuesday, following consultations at the Cotroceni Palace with President Nicușor Dan, that his party will not support a governing formula that includes PSD. Instead,…

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Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western

Simion threatens Nicușor Dan with suspension: No government is possible without AUR. AUR is not anti-Western

AUR leader George Simion emerged from Tuesday’s consultations at the Cotroceni Palace with a strong message for President Nicușor Dan: without AUR, the current political crisis cannot be resolved, and…

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Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
Trump the brave and his two faces. When he’s a tiger and when he’s a lamb
O reacție SRI la adresa unor critici făcute de Ludovic Orban într-o emisiune TVR a reaprins dezbaterea despre lipsa controlului civil asupra serviciilor secrete din România
For a quarter of a century, Ludovic Orban criticizes SRI. Finally, he received a response, one that reignites the debate about the crisis of the secret services
Emilian Isailă
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
The editorial board of The New York Times: How Trump Betrays Ukraine
În primăvara anului trecut, în plină campanie electorală, într-o dezbatere organizată de Antena 3 CNN, la o întrebare a unui reporter despre posibilitatea creșterii TVA, Nicușor Dan a făcut o promisiune scrisă în fața camerelor de luat vederi că, în situația în care va ajunge președinte, taxa pe valoarea adăugată nu se va modifica. Ceea ce nu s-a întâmplat.
The paper that turned Romania back to the Dragnea era
Emilian Isailă
Marian Neacșu, un fost condamnat penal, a fost numit ministru de Interne cu scopul de a crea o majoritate parlamentară pentru PSD
What will PSD do once back in power?
Emilian Isailă
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The old world order has set. Three scenarios for what will follow
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The uprising that could spark a war between Russia and NATO. Inside the crisis simulation involving a Romanian participant
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
The EU is heading into a perfect storm. Why Europe risks becoming paralysed at the worst possible moment
Șansa ca Ilie Bolojan să reușească să pună presiune în mod eficient pe guvern din opoziție are legătură și cu un eveniment major ce va avea loc la începutul lunii noiembrie
Will Ilie Bolojan manage to keep the light on in the pantry?
Emilian Isailă
Paolo Zampolli, un apropiat al lui Trump, implicat în Dosarele Epstein, a fost în România la un eveniment de la care l-a sunat în fața jurnaliștilor pe Nicușor Dan, președintele României, iar acesta i-a răspuns la telefon. Zampolli a fost concediat de Trump, corupția lui devenind o vulnerabilitate pentru liderul american în contextul alegerile din noiembrie
100 critical days. Romania in the eye of the storm
Emilian Isailă
BUSINESS
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Romania’s Finance Ministry warns: Final weeks of 2026 will be crucial. What’s happening with government spending and public debt?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Moody’s says Romania can bring down its budget deficit, but a major test lies ahead. What’s next for its credit rating?
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Rheinmetall announces major investment plans for Mangalia shipyard, where four naval vessels are to be built for Romania
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Romania still has the highest inflation rate in the EU. Prices are rising almost twice as fast as the EU average
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Government plans Romarm reorganisation, with 15 subsidiaries to form an industrial holding company. Economy minister criticises lack of orders and high commission fees
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
Bank of America hit with record fine for failing to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions
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LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
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Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Malaysia has suspended the sale of a Chinese Chery model. The issue acknowledged by the manufacturer
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Could hackers reach your fridge? The loopholes through which they can sneak into your house
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
Renault CEO questions Romania’s Rabla car scrappage scheme: Why do cars imported from outside Europe get the same subsidies as those made in Romania?
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