INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 14 November

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

Elections: Victor Ponta, favorite before the second round of the presidential elections.
ELECTORAL DEBATES: Victor Ponta won the debates against Klaus Iohannis.
ECONOMY. Romania continues the positive economic development.
ELECTIONS. The Romanians in the Diaspora will vote on November 16 without any problems.
POLITICAL STATEMENTS. Victor Ponta: i am absolutely convinced that i can be the president who unites the Romanians

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 28 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

Elections: Victor Ponta won an outright victory in the first round of the presidential elections!
Elections: At the request of Victor Ponta, the BEC and the Government took measures to ensure that all Romanians abroad are able to vote.
POLITICS. Victor Ponta proposed three options for the PM of the coalition Government.
ECONOMY. The European Commission cancels any discussion about the technical recession. Romania has economic growth!
ELECTIONS. The Government increases the allowance for family support
ENDORSEMENT. Seven European PM support Victor Ponta in the presidential race.
Electoral debates. Victor Ponta renews the invitation addressed to Klaus Iohannis to participate in four televised debates.
Polls. Victor Ponta, 10% ahead of Klaus Iohannis.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 28 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

Foreign Policy: Victor Ponta, the only Romanian leader who reacts to Russia’s aggressive message.
ECONOMY: Romania issued the first bonds in Euros on the foreign capital market at an interest rate below 3%.
FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta had a phone conversation with US Vice President Joe Biden on regional issues.
GOVERNMENT. The Government approved the „First Car” Program.
FINANCE. The Government increases the allowance for family support
POLLS. Ponta, poised to win the presidential elections.
PENSIONS. Victor Ponta: As long as I am in an important office, money would not be cut any longer from the pensioners

CSCI evolutions, October 2014 – Polling Trends

During September and October the polling figures for the main candidates remain at the same levels. The distance between Ponta and Iohannis remains one of at least 10 percent. Ponta – polls better than the party’s summer values. Iohannis – within the PNL-PDL score registered in summer. Calin Popescu Tariceanu remains the third candidate, albeit at a great distance from the two frontrunnners.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 15 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

European funding: The Government continues the investment programs in infrastructure.
ECONOMY: The economic growth will be directed towards the population, especially for those with low incomes.
Budget. Victor Ponta: In the new budget, we are able to index pensions by up to 5%.
FOREIGN POLICY. Prime Minister Victor Ponta made an official visit to Ukraine.
ELECTIONS. Victor Ponta invites his opponents competing for the position of President of Romania to electoral debates.
ECONOMY. Romania Start-Up, the scheme for young people will be launched in October.
POLLS. Victor Ponta, favorite in the race for the presidential elections.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 3 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

European funding: 25 million Euro grants for medical research.
BUDGET: The budgetary amendment is a positive one. More money for Health, for Education, for the Ministry of Labor, for Justice.
FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta: During the talks with the leaders attending the UN General Assembly I talked about Moldova, Ukraine and the Black Sea.
INFRASTRUCTURE. Romanian research has attracted a new installment of 60 million Euros for infrastructure development
Foreign Policy. Victor Ponta: 65 years of political and diplomatic relations with China allow us to think about joint projects in agriculture, energy and infrastructure.
POLITICS. The Presidential Program of Victor Ponta: Romania needs a new grand unification between the Romanians.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 9 September

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

Foreign policy. Prime Minister Victor Ponta, PSD President, made a visit to the Republic of Moldova, on its Independence Day.
ENERGY: Prime Minister Victor Ponta, PSD President, attended the opening ceremony of the Iasi-Ungheni gas pipeline.
POLLS. Victor Ponta poised to win the presidential elections.
Politics. Prime Minister Victor Ponta, PSD President, attended the meeting of the European social- democrat leaders.
Foreign Policy. Victor Ponta: 65 years of political and diplomatic relations with China allow us to think about joint projects in agriculture, energy and infrastructure.
EU. Victor Ponta: The most important thing for Romania is to have an important European Commissioner position.
ADMINISTRATION. Victor Ponta: The local officials will have 45 days to choose their political affiliation.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 8 August

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

GOVERNMENT. The Government takes a broad set of social measures.
POLLS. SOCIOPOL: Victor Ponta is the favorite candidate in the race for the presidency of Romania.
EUROPEAN FUNDS. The MPF will temporarily allocate 340 million lei for prepayments on European projects.
FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta: In August, the Prime Minister of Moldova and I will release the first cubic meter of gas on the gas pipeline.
ROMANIAN POLITICS. Victor Ponta will announce on Tuesday, July 29, his candidacy to the presidential elections.
FINANCE. The Government approved the rectification of the state budget and the social insurance budget in 2014.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 30 July

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

FOREIGN POLICY. Prime Minister Victor Ponta sent letters of condolences following the plane crash of Malaysia Airlines.
FINANCES. Victor Ponta: If we do not reduce the CAS now, it means that we will never do it.
EUROPEAN POLITICS. Ponta discussed with Juncker about Romania’s proposal for the European Commissioner.
ROMANIAN POLITICS. Victor Ponta will announce on Tuesday, July 29, his candidacy to the presidential elections.
FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta – favorite to win the presidential election.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 22 Iuly

MPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

Government. Victor Ponta: We came to power conceiving an inclusive society and this is what we will continue to do.
Foreign Policy. Prime Minister Victor Ponta makes a historical visit in Serbia. Romania is becoming a major player in the region.
EDUCATION. Massive European funding for Education will be attracted between 2014 and 2020.
European POLITICS. Traian Basescu is wrong about the appointment of the European Commissioner from Romania.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 14 July

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS
1. EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT. Victor Ponta: I welcome the reelection of Martin Schulz as President of the EP.
2. FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta asks the Parliament to support the Republic of Moldova, Georgia and Ukraine.
3. ECONOMY. Prime Minister Victor Ponta, PSD President, opened the meeting of the London Stock Exchange.
4. EUROPEAN FUNDS. The guidelines for social enterprises were released. A new proof of the Government’s approach to supporting social inclusion.
5. FINANCE. The Government insists on reducing the CAS.
6. ECONOMY. The Romanian economy shows new signs of recovery.

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 8 June

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS

EP ELECTIONS. The Left is stable, consolidated and on a rising trend.
political dynamics. Victor Ponta remains the favorite for the presidential elections.
FOREIGN POLICY. Increased focus on the US relations.
european parliament. A divided European Parliament and a divided Europe.

The Left is stable, consolidated and on a rising trend

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 8 April

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS RESEARCH. Victor Ponta: The fact that over 250 million Euros go into research is the best thing. FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta declared that Romania’s international partners appreciate the seriousness of the current Government. VAT. Victor Ponta: While I am Prime Minister the 24% VAT will not be reverted for bakery products. POLLS. Polls… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 21 March

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta: The Romanian Government has done its duty in relation to the Republic of Moldova. GOVERNMENT. Victor Ponta: The program of the new Government confirms the realistic and pragmatic governance measures taken insofar. PENSIONS. Victor Ponta: Pensions will be indexed in 2014. FOREIGN POLICY. PM Ponta, PSD President, made an… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 27 February

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS Politics. Victor Ponta: We did everything they could to continue the project of the Social Liberal Union! USL. USL voters blame Antonescu for USL split. Foreign Policy. Victor Ponta: the most important Eastern partner is the Republic of Moldova; we concur with EU positions on Ukraine. POLITICS. Victor Ponta enters his fourth year… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 20 February

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS POLITICS. Victor Ponta: I wish continuing governing in the USL formula. ELECTIONS. PSD remains the favorite in the European Parliament elections. FINANCE. USD deems appropriate to introduce a special tax, which would apply solely to wages and very high bonuses, as those in ASF. GOVERNMENT. PM Victor Ponta, PSD President presented, in a… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 6 February

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ECONOMY. Victor Ponta: The Government will send a letter of intent to the IMF. SCHENGEN. Titus Corlatean: We hope in a political decision in favor of Romania’s accession to the Schengen by the end of this year . FOREIGN POLICY. PM Victor Ponta calls for increased cooperation in the Black Sea Region. ECONOMY…. Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 28 January

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ECONOMY. At the beginning of 2014, the economic outlook for Romania is positive. POLITICS. The STS must assume responsibility for the management of the situation in the Apuseni Mountains plain crash. CVM. Victor Ponta: the CVM report shows that Romania has made important progress, regardless of the political interpretations. GOVERNMENT. An interministerial committee… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 21 January

Victor Ponta: The visit of the U.S. official Victoria Nuland was good for the Romanian-American strategic relations Prime Minister Victor Ponta, President of PSD said Monday, January 13, 2014, that the visit of the U.S. official Victoria Nuland was good for the strategic relations between Romania and the United States, stating that the issue presented… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 2 December

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS FOREIGN POLICY. Bucharest hosts the China – CEE Economic and Trade Forum BUDGET. President Traian Basescu announces he will try to block the 2014 budget. ECONOMY. The Government and the National Bank emphasize that the new budget will not affect economic growth negatively. ADMINISTRATION. The public debate on decentralization picks up in Romanian… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 23 November

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS 1. POLITICS. The budget for 2014 will provide more funding for Education and Health and will stimulate investment-based economic growth. 2. FOREIGN POLICY. The Chinese Prime minister’s visit to Romania concludes a year in which Romania has come out of the isolation it had been in in recent years. 3. ADMINISTRATION. The Government… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 13 November

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS 1. ECONOMY. Romgaz in listed on the stock exchange in Bucharest and London. 2. Politics. The PSD holds its National Council. 3. Economy. The Government decided to increase the minimum wage, after negotiations with the IMF. 4. ECONOMY. Economic experts confirm the effectiveness of the measures of the Ponta Government. 5. Politics. Victor… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 6 November

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS ECONOMY. The Ponta Government takes left-wing measures. FINANCES. Reforming the tax collection system starts yielding results! EUROPEAN FUNDS. Romania RANKS 1ST at the reimbursement of European Funds. FINANCES. PM Victor Ponta calls for stronger measures to combat tax evasion. FOREIGN POLICY. Victor Ponta attended the opening of the Marmaray tunnel. EUROPEAN POLITICS. PM… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 30 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS Foreign policy. Victor Ponta made a visit to the United States. Economy. The flat tax remains at 16 percent. European funds. European funds absorption rate can reach 80%. Politics. The PSD remains the leading party on the Romanian political scene. 1. Victor Ponta made a visit to the United States The Romanian PM’s… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 1 October

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS EUROPEAN FUNDS. The regional committee of the EP allows Romania to benefit from the N+3 rule. ENERGY. Victor Ponta pledges to seek Romania’s energy independence. SCHENGEN. Romania is ready to join the Schengen Area, but the decision is a political one. ECONOMY. Government figures express their delight at the good news coming from the economy. 1. The… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 24 September

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS Foreign policy. Prime Minister Victor Ponta made an official visit to Turkey. Finance. The PM presented the new agreements with the international financial institutions to the Parliament. Parliament. The USL decided to set up the Special Parliamentary Committee for Rosia Montana. Foreign policy. Victor Ponta visits Finland and Lithuania. Agriculture. Romania registers a… Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 17 September

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS Politics. Prime Minister Victor Ponta discussed with the protesters at Rosia Montana. Government. Prime Minister Victor Ponta visited the flood-affected areas. Politics. The Roșia Montană project will enter Parliamentary debate. Finances. The USL Government combats tax evasion. Government. Prime Minister Victor Ponta asks the cabinet to transform emergency ordinances into draft bills Agriculture…. Read more »

INFOPOLITIC Romanian Politics – 10 September

IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS Parliament. The law concerning the Rosia Montana mining exploitation will not pass the parliamentary vote. Energy. Delaying green certificates reduced energy bills by 5%. Economy. „The Economist” analysts forecast larger than expected economic growth for Romania in 2013. European funds. The Government will submit reimbursement requests worth 1bn RON to the EC. Agriculture…. Read more »