Romania
Romanian presidential candidate Georgescu claims Ukraine is an “invented state”
Foreign ministry attempts damage control after far-right, pro-Russian politician Calin Georgescu proposes carving up Ukraine between Hungary, Poland, Romania and Russia.
Romania’s public debt reaches 54.3% of GDP at end-November
Romania’s public debt rose by €30.8bn in January-November 2024, well above the €25.9bn leap during the pandemic year.
Lack of megadeals drags down M&A volume in Emerging Europe
The number of deals in Central and Southeast Europe rose in 2024 but aggregate deal value fell by 31%, finds law firm CMS.
Romanian energy minister slams EU’s "green shock therapy"
Sebastian Burduja’s comments align with growing resistance to EU green policies in Central and Eastern Europe.
Iconic Romanian ancient artefacts stolen from Dutch museum
Nationalist politicians have seized on the incident to criticise the Romanian government, slamming official incompetence.
S&P revises Romania rating’s outlook to negative, warns of downgrade risk
S&P said its action was prompted by rising risks to Romania's public finances, as it expects a 7.5% deficit in 2025.
Turkey’s role in European security on agenda as top diplomats of Ankara, EU meet
Donald Trump policies could set in motion an attempt at reconfiguring relations.
Romania’s CFA analysts' sentiment improves despite Fitch warning and political turmoil
The CFA Romania Association's Macroeconomic Confidence Indicator increased in December by 6.7 points to a still gloomy value of 38.1 points on a 0-100 scale.
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Trump issues anti-wind executive order
President Donald Trump quickly issued an unexpectedly sweeping executive order that prevents federal government involvement in permitting of all offshore and onshore wind projects, including on private onshore land.
Lack of large deals shrinks Romania’s M&A market
Real estate, construction and energy remained the dominant sectors, says new report from EY.
ECOFIN endorses Romania’s 7-year fiscal plan
Fiscal consolidation is needed to reassure investors after Romania's budget deficit hit 8.6% of GDP in 2024.
Trump withdraws US from Paris Agreement
President Donald Trump wasted no time withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement merely hours after being sworn-in on January 20.
COMMENT: Europe needs to start the fightback against Trump now
The European centre-right is facilitating the populist attack on liberal democracy.
Ultranationalist Georgescu most popular candidate ahead of Romania's presidential election
Calin Georgescu tops a new poll, but may struggle to secure a second-round victory against the ruling coalition's candidate Crin Antonescu.
Analysts expect ‘perfect storm’ of political risks in 2025
Global political risk is set to intensify in 2025 with international trade becoming a geopolitical battleground after Trump’s return to office, said Verisk Maplecroft analysts.
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EBRD aims to ramp up investment in Romania to €1bn a year
Increase was largely down to a hike in investment into projects supporting Romania’s green transition.
OUTLOOK Southeastern Europe 2025
What is in store for Southeastern Europe in 2025? bne IntelliNews’ annual OUTLOOK: Southeastern Europe 2025
Emerging Europe split between eager anticipation and wary acceptance ahead of Trump inauguration
For some leaders in Central and Southeast Europe, the new Trump presidency is seen as a opportunity; for others it’s a challenge to navigate carefully.
Poll reveals dominance of far-right presidential candidates in Romania
Calin Georgescu is the most popular candidate ahead of the May presidential election.
Wages in Romania complete two-year growth cycle, but the outlook deteriorates
The average net wage in Romania (chart) increased by 13.1% y/y in November (+12.3% y/y in October) after a significant 2.3% m/m advance in the month (the steepest monthly advance since March) mainly driven by the manufacturing segment.