ROMANIA’S ACCESSION NEGOTIATIONS Negotiations for EU membership are among the most complex and difficult international negotiations. The substance of these negotiations is given by the content of European legislation (acquis communautaire) and by the meanings of European policies. As such, the matter of negotiation is an enormous amount, and the stake is particular, especially from […]

What are your priorities for the Foreign Affairs Council / Trade Presidency? Romania’s Trade Priorities for the Presidency of the Council of the European Union were established following transparent public consultation at national level involving institutions, NGOs and citizens. We set ambitious and, at the same time, realistic goals. We have grouped these priorities on […]

Romania is a profoundly pro-European country, both at a political and social level. Since becoming a member of the European Union, Romania has undergone a period of modernization and socio-economic development, aiming to improve the quality of life of its citizens. There are millions of Romanians who work, travel or study in the European Union […]

I offer a brief reflection on Romania’s strategic challenges for the coming year. Centennials may note that Romania benefits today from an unprecedented security and prosperity. Our efforts are based primarily on major objectives: the Great Centennial as a reference for reflection and projection; the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU in 2019; […]

You are the Minister of Youth and Sports since 2017, what is your first assessment after almost 2 years? First of all, you must know that I have been minister since January 29, 2018. Secondly, it is important to emphasize that the MJS (Ministry of Youth and Sports) has two important details, youth and sport, […]