- 12h ago
Bolojan meets EU envoys as Black Sea ship attacks dominate security talks
Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan met EU ambassadors in Bucharest on 14 October to discuss the economy, energy security and threats to shipping in the Black Sea.
- 20h ago
Florin Manole pledges pension indexation in 2027 but names no percentage
The PSD's proposed labour minister said on Wednesday, 14 October, that pensions will be indexed, but he would not give a percentage and said he would leave the post if the Finance Ministry does not provide the money.
- 3d ago
PSD sets conditions for Luca Niculescu's government as early elections loom after 160 days
PSD will back Luca Niculescu's government only if it wins a majority together with the PNL and UDMR, Sorin Grindeanu said on Monday, 12 October, warning that otherwise early elections would follow.
- Oct 8
Rareș Bogdan questioned at DNA Iași as witness in Fănel Bogos corruption probe
Liberal MEP Rareș Bogdan appeared before anti-corruption prosecutors in Iași on 8 October regarding contacts with veterinary official Mihai Ponea.
- Oct 7
George Simion promises Romania will honor debts while seeking snap elections
AUR leader George Simion pledged that Romania will honor its international debts while demanding early parliamentary elections and threatening to pursue the suspension of President Nicușor Dan.
- Oct 7
Romanian Constitutional Court to rule on 4.8 billion lei magistrate salary conflict between government and supreme court
The Constitutional Court of Romania will meet at 10:00 on Wednesday to resolve a constitutional conflict over 4.8 billion lei in judicial salary arrears contested by interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan.
- Oct 6
Romanian leu falls to record 5.3527 per euro following prime minister nomination
The National Bank of Romania set a record exchange rate of 5.3527 lei per euro on 6 October 2026, as diplomat Luca Niculescu was designated to form a government after five months of political deadlock.
- Oct 5
Romanian leaders meet OMV chief to advance Neptun Deep gas project
Romanian Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan and President Nicușor Dan met OMV CEO Emma Delaney in Bucharest on Monday to discuss fuel price volatility and confirmed that Neptun Deep gas extraction remains on schedule for 2027.
- Oct 4
Romanian President Dan nominates diplomat Luca Niculescu as prime minister
President Nicusor Dan appointed diplomat Luca Niculescu to form a government, giving the OECD accession coordinator 10 days to secure 233 parliamentary votes and end a five-month political deadlock.
- Oct 2
Ilie Bolojan questioned at DNA Iași as witness in Fănel Bogos influence case
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan appeared before anti-corruption prosecutors in Iași to testify about an office meeting with businessman Fănel Bogos, who is accused of paying 1.5 million euros to intermediaries for government access.
- Oct 1
Nicușor Dan and Eugen Tomac reject Romanian snap elections, warning of political freeze
President Nicușor Dan and presidential adviser Eugen Tomac rejected early parliamentary elections on 1 October 2026, citing a five-month budget freeze and electoral risks from pro-Moscow forces.
- Oct 1
Ilie Bolojan Rejects Sorin Grindeanu as Premier, Urging Fiscal Discipline Before Rating Review
Interim Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan stated that PSD leader Sorin Grindeanu is not a viable candidate to lead Romania, warning that the incoming cabinet must reduce public spending ahead of a crucial sovereign credit rating decision.
- Sep 30
Romanian parliament rejects Siegfried Mureșan as prime minister with 182 of 233 required votes
Lawmakers in Bucharest rejected liberal nominee Siegfried Mureșan on Wednesday, leaving Romania without an approved government five months after the previous coalition collapsed.
- Sep 28
Romanian parties reject Mureșan cabinet ahead of parliamentary investiture vote
Romania's Social Democratic Party and AUR announced they will oppose the government proposed by Prime Minister-designate Siegfried Mureșan in the upcoming parliamentary vote on 30 September.
- Sep 27
Greece and Romania reject reports of US interference after remarks by Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle
Greece and Romania denied claims that US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle threatened government changes during discussions over liquefied natural gas and regional energy infrastructure.
- Sep 26
US Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle claimed role in ousting Romanian cabinet, report says
A report by The Wall Street Journal detailed remarks by US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle claiming American involvement in the May 2026 dismissal of Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's cabinet.
- Sep 24
Romanian leu falls to 5.2788 per euro as bond yields rise past 7.4% during political crisis
The National Bank of Romania set the euro reference rate at 5.2788 lei on 23 September 2026, while 10-year sovereign bond yields climbed past 7.4% and the Bucharest Stock Exchange dropped 1.4% during ongoing government coalition talks.
- Sep 14
Bucharest opens 59 million lei Lacul Morii Island urban park on 18 September
The project transforms 3.4 hectares of unused land into an urban park with 2.3 hectares of green space, funded through European, national, and Sector 6 budgets.
- Sep 12
Government audit reveals $6.5 billion cost surge and land irregularities in Romanian SMR nuclear project
A Prime Minister's Control Body inspection found that costs for the planned Doicești small modular reactor plant rose by $3.8 billion as delays reached 20 months.
- Sep 10
UDMR denies blocking Luca Niculescu as Romanian coalition talks continue
UDMR leader Kelemen Hunor dismissed reports that his party rejected diplomat Luca Niculescu for prime minister, as President Nicușor Dan seeks 233 parliamentary votes to end a four-month interim government.
