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POLITICS23h agoRomanian shepards and farmers clash with policeDozens injured as 2,000 farmers - backed by far-right groups - protest the extension of a livestock export ban.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS1d agoRomanian Sheep Farmers’ Protest Turns Violent in BucharestPresident Nicusor Dan condemns ‘unacceptable’ violence after sheep farmers protesting a ban on live exports clash with riot police in front of the government building in Bucharest.Balkan Insight
POLITICS1d agoRomanian farmers clash with police in Bucharest over EU livestock banRomanian farmers clashed with security forces in Bucharest on Tuesday, 15 September, as an agricultural protest outside the government headquarters descended into disorder.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS6d agoEU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib to Visit Romania as Europe Steps Up Crisis PreparednessEU Commissioner Hadja Lahbib is scheduled to visit Romania as part of Europe's efforts to enhance its crisis preparedness. This visit underscores regional cooperation and strategic planning in response to potential challenges.nineoclock.ro · Romania
POLITICSSep 4Romanian parties fail to agree on wage reform , costing country €770m in EU fundsRomanian political parties have failed to reach an agreement on wage reform, resulting in the country losing €770 million in EU funds. This financial setback highlights political gridlock and economic impact.euobserver.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSSep 4Romanian President Nicusor Dan shaken by revelations about his security chiefGeneral Lucian Pahontu, head of the Service de Protection et de Garde Rapprochée (SPP), is a former lieutenant of the Securitate, the Romanian communist regime's secret police and was reportedly present during the crackdown on the June 1990 protests.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 31Romania will lose €770 million in EU funds over political deadlockRomania's main political parties missed a deadline to agree on a reform of public-sector salaries, a key condition for receiving post-pandemic EU funding. The failure has triggered a blame game between pro-European forces in the country.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 26Romania approves controversial law dismissing liberal party leader as mayorDominic Fritz’s removal has raised concerns over the rule of law, with both the EPP and Renew Europe calling for a change to the legislation. At stake for Romania is €770 million in EU funds.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 25European conservatives and liberals join forces to urge EU to freeze €770 million in Romania funds over mayorRomania risks losing up to €770 million as a deadline looms for completing reforms, including a disputed law that could oust liberal leader and mayor Dominic Fritz. European conservatives and liberals are calling for the funds to be blocked.EuroNews [en]