V. Negrescu: Romania must substantiate a clear country position on the future multiannual EU budget
Romania must substantiate a clear position, as a result of real consultations with civil society, social partners and local authorities,…
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BNR did not protect the exchange rate, interventions were much lower than last year
The National Bank of Romania did not artificially maintain the exchange rate, and the evolution of international reserves confirms this,…
Annual inflation rate reaches 10.71% in April
The annual inflation rate reached 10.71% in April 2026, with the highest price increases recorded for electricity (+54.18%), rents (+43.78%),…
Three Seas Initiative Fund could generate 1.8 bln. euro for Romania’s GDP
The Three Seas Initiative Investment Fund has generated investments of approximately 255 million euro in the Romanian economy, and the…
Pislaru: This year we will have economic growth, investments will boom in the coming quarters
Romania will register economic growth at the end of this year, given that investments will increase unprecedentedly in the second…
Romania, first in the EU in terms of the real burden of electricity prices
Romania ranks first in the European Union (EU) in terms of the real burden of electricity prices, with a nominal…
S&P Global: Collapse of Romania’s governing coalition could complicate 2027 budget talks
The collapse of Romania’s governing coalition could complicate 2027 budget talks, Karen Vartapetov, an analyst specializing in CEE & CIS…
Concordia: A prolonged political crisis could cost Romania over 100 bln. lei in five years
The Concordia Employers’ Confederation calls for the urgent formation of a new Government with a mandate to restart the economy,…
500 million euros for bioethanol, SAF, and HVO
The Ministry of Energy has opened a public consultation on a state aid scheme designed to support investments in biofuel…
IMF revises down to 0.7% estimates for Romanian economic growth this year
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reduced its estimates for Romanian economic growth this year to 0.7%, from 1.4% as…
Hungarian forint hits four-year high after Orban loses election
The Hungarian forint appreciated sharply after Prime Minister Viktor Orban conceded defeat in Sunday’s election, with the pro-European opposition’s victory…
Economic growth to slow in Europe and Central Asia as risks rise
Economic growth in the developing countries of Europe and Central Asia (ECA) is likely to slow substantially this year because…
NBR: Annual inflation rate will increase in the period March-June 2026 to higher values than previously forecast
The annual inflation rate will increase in the period March-June 2026 to higher values than previously forecast, mainly as a…
Mugur Isărescu: Extension of the Middle East conflict could have a severe impact on the economy
A long Middle East conflict could have a severe impact on the economy, declared Mugur Isărescu, governor of the National…
Enrico Letta in Bucharest: Europe’s fragmentation is costing it jobs, investment and energy competitiveness
The European Union has already entered the decision phase on the reforms needed to reduce fragmentation in key strategic sectors,…
Europe’s economy begins to feel the effects of the Iran war
The economic impact of the Iran war is hitting Europe, where low growth and faster inflation risk deepening industrial, fiscal…
Recession is already here; government responses to energy crisis could make it worse
Romania has entered a technical recession: GDP fell by 0.2% in the third quarter of 2025 and by 1.9% in…
Blockade of Strait of Hormuz ups inflation by 1pp in just two months, Hungary and Romania among the most affected – analysis
Central and Eastern European economies, especially Hungary and Romania, are facing the biggest blow to GDP from the energy crisis…
Marinescu (BNR): A permanent 10% increase in oil prices would have an annual impact on inflation of about 0.3%
A permanent 10% increase in oil prices would have an annual impact on inflation of about 0.3%, which would completely…
Cristian Păun: Rising oil prices will fuel inflation and put pressure on Romanians’ budgets
The increase in oil prices on international markets will fuel inflation in Romania in the coming months and put pressure…
Daniel Apostol: The Strait of Hormuz is keeping the whole world at bay
The price of gasoline and diesel could reach record levels in Romania and the rest of the European Union, and…
Finance Minister: Moody’s analysis confirms that Romania has a stable economy
The analysis by the financial rating agency Moody’s confirms that Romania has a stable economy and a degree of development…
Rising oil prices risk amplifying inflationary pressures and affecting economic growth
The rising oil prices, amid the conflict in the Middle East, risk deviating inflation from the baseline scenario for the…