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The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania's 770 million euro milestone.

The leader of the EPP, Manfred Weber, provides clarifications after asking the EC to block Romania's 770 million euro milestone.

The European People’s Party (EPP) group does not want Romania to lose any euro from the European funds allocated to it through the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), says…

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Claudiu Năsui nominated for ministerial post in Moldova, to give up Romanian parliament seat

Claudiu Năsui nominated for ministerial post in Moldova, to give up Romanian parliament seat

USR Deputy Claudiu Năsui has accepted the proposal to take over the leadership of the Ministry of Economic Development and Digitalization in the Republic of Moldova. If appointed, he will…

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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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OPINIONS & ANALYSES
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
Putin’s trap: How Russia plans to use Ukraine peace talks to weaken NATO – and what it could mean for Romania
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
The stakes of the elections in Serbia – The main actors, central themes, and possible consequences
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Protests in Europe reveal the crises weighing on Generation Z
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
Why Trump Can’t Convince Putin to Accept a Deal. What Is the Solution
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
How schools can prevent knife attacks: Five practical solutions. Psychologist: “Strict controls may stop the behaviour, but they don’t address the root cause”
Gabriela Pleș
Sorin Grindeanu, la scurt timp după votarea guvernului, s-a grăbit să anunțe public pentru a recepționa și judecătoarea Lia Savonea că vrea să plătească un miliard de euro de la buget pentru magistrați
Sorin Grindeanu prepares 1 billion euros for Lia Savonea, even though European judges say the payment can be postponed and staggered
Emilian Isailă
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
BUSINESS
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Romania Cuts Budget Deficit, but Rising Interest Payments Keep Pressure on Public Finances
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
EU to Introduce €2 Fee on Temu and AliExpress Parcels Ahead of Black Friday
Redacția SpotMedia.ro
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
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Anthropic’s blockbuster share listing – 5 surprising things we now know
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Dacia registrations fall 10% in Europe in 2026 despite 6% market growth. Chinese rival BYD sells more cars
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
What a group of AI agents discussed while their owners chatted at the table
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
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