- Aug 15
Romanian Constitutional Court chief meets Bolojan before integrity law ruling, sparking political uproar
Romania's Constitutional Court president Elena-Simina Tănăsescu met interim PM Ilie Bolojan on 14 August in the Senate president's office, three days before the Court rules on the contested Integrity Law, prompting demands for her resignation from opposition parties.
- Jul 27
Romania's Senate adopts housing VAT deadline and fuel price cap, aiming to secure over 3 billion euros
In an extraordinary session, the Romanian Senate passed a legislative package addressing housing VAT, fuel price controls, and fiscal administration reforms to meet PNRR milestones.
- Jun 29
Israeli President Herzog visits Romania for talks on economic ties, antisemitism, and regional security
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Romanian President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace on Monday to deepen bilateral cooperation and address rising antisemitism, with regional conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East also on the agenda.
- Jun 20
Interim deputy PM Oana Gheorghiu and minister Dragoș Pîslaru join PNL ahead of Bolojan’s leadership bid at Sunday’s extraordinary congress
Two key figures from Ilie Bolojan’s caretaker government, Deputy Prime Minister Oana Gheorghiu and European Funds Minister Dragoș Pîslaru, formally joined the National Liberal Party on Saturday and will be part of Bolojan’s team at Sunday’s leadership vote, as the party navigates one of its most turbulent weeks.
