Romania
BUCHAREST BLOG: Romania at a political crossroads ahead of presidential election runoff
Voters face a stark choice between far-right AUR leader George Simion and independent Bucharest mayor Nicusor Dan.
EBRD cuts 2025 growth forecasts citing tariffs and global uncertainty
Development bank lowers forecasts for Emerging Europe, Central Asia and North Africa as slowdowns in Germany and China take their toll.
Romania pays 8.45% on 14-month Treasury bonds as presidential elections damage investor sentiment
The landslide win by far-right presidential candidate George Simion in the first round of the presidential elections has rattled investors.
Orban backs away from far-right Romanian presidential candidate Simion
Hungarian PM Orban’s apparent support for ultranationalist politician George Simion sparked a backlash from Romania’s Hungarian minority.
COMMENT: Central Europe’s diverging economic paths challenge regional policy synchronisation – ING
The economic trajectories of Central and Eastern European countries are drifting apart, with growth, inflation, and policy direction showing increasing divergence.
Food, Water, Energy: Romanian extremists' utopian model or a road to authoritarianism
Calin Georgescu’s “Food, Water, Energy” programme promises to heal Romania, but could morph into an authoritarian project.
War is a growing concern across Europe – Statista
VE Day, or Victory in Europe Day, is celebrated on May 8 each year to mark the formal end of World War II in Europe, reports Statista.
Romanian presidential candidate Simion proposes national unity cabinet, while rival Dan favours pro-Western coalition
Far-right AUR leader George Simion and Bucharest mayor Nicusur Dan set out competing visions as presidential election runoff approaches.
Poll shows narrowing gap between Simion and Dan ahead of Romanian presidential runoff
Result of the May 18 runoff could hinge on turnout and the mobilisation of undecided voters.
Romania's Interior Minister Predoiu appointed interim prime minister
Predoiu takes over as interim PM but leading presidential candidate George Simion says he will install far-right politician Calin Georgescu in the position if he wins May 18 runoff.
UK insect numbers plummet by two thirds in three years, Bugs Matter survey shows
The population of flying insects in the United Kingdom has fallen by two thirds in just three years, according to new findings from a nationwide “Bugs Matter” citizen survey, raising alarm among ecologists and conservation groups.
Romania’s PM Ciolacu resigns
Political instability looms as no new government expected until presidential election runoff between far-right George Simion and pro-EU reformer Nicusur Dan.
Post-war order teetering – rights watchdog
Eurasia “at forefront” of assault on individual freedoms.
George Simion takes decisive lead in Romanian presidential election first round
AUR leader Simion took over 40% of the vote in the first round, giving him a strong chance of victory in the runoff.
Press freedom declines sharply in several Balkan countries
Declines reported in Bosnia, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania in the latest global ranking from Reporters Without Borders.
Romanian nationalist politician Simion is strong frontrunner in presidential election first round
A win for AUR leader George Simion could lead to political instability and alter Romania’s stance on regional issues, including the war in Ukraine.
Far-right candidate leads Romania presidential race as mainstream rivals battle for runoff spot
AUR leader George Simion tops the polls ahead of Romania’s May 4 presidential election first round.
EU swaps China for Russia in procurement of rare earth metals
The EU is increasingly turning to China to source hard-to-find rare earth metals and dropping previous import deals with Russia.
Trump policies won’t harm Emerging Europe badly – and will actively benefit Russia
Latest wiiw forecasts show little direct impact on Central and Southeast Europe from Trump trade wars.
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Romania to invest €2.5bn in Black Sea airbase with or without US support
The expanded Mihail Kogălniceanu base is expected to become one of Nato's most strategically important military installations.